Human Capital Executive

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Job Description

The successful candidate will lead the Old Mutual Limited (OML) Human Capital for an OML Segment, translating the group's People strategy into the Segment People strategy - to be underpinned by a target driven delivery horizon of 1-3 years. Reporting to the Segment’s Managing Director, this role forms part of the Segment and Group Human Capital Leadership team and will be awarded to an individual who is passionate about helping Old Mutual meet this need. Success will be achieved by driving systemic change and strengthening the Human Capital practices across Old Mutual and functional areas, thereby positioning the organisation to be our customers’ first choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Develop the Human Capital strategy and ensure it is aligned to the ambitions of OML and its people strategy.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction to drive transformation.
• Leads of the Human Capital function in collaboration with Segment Executive team and Group Human Capital and ensures integration of practices.
• The role focuses on driving the development and implementation of an integrated set of frameworks, process and technologies in order to meet business demand in line with business strategy, legislative requirements and transformation plans.
• Develop a “Trusted Advisor” relationship with key leaders at multiple levels within the company with high levels of professional credibility and ensuring that internal stakeholders have access to high-quality advice and guidance to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
• Optimise our employee experience to the degree to which employees invest their cognitive, emotional and behavioral energies toward positive organisational outcomes.
• Work with the Human Capital community and relevant partners and to enable superior employee experience.
• Manages the budget within prescribed guidelines and governances.
• Develops Human Capital submissions to relevant Forums / Boards, and executes management recommendations, and ensuring the execution of decisions made.
• Guides Strategic HC Business Partners on all related activities.
• Where applicable - Interacts, engages and provide assurance to the Board of Trustees that the function operates within the ambit of its mandate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Honors Degree / Relevant business degree, with a related and relevant post-graduate qualification in HC, Tax or Finance (or similar)
• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role in a listed company, with a proven track record of success
• Have prior experience in Financial Services, Business Strategy and/or Consulting to ensure an advantage.
• Exposure and access to both local and international best practices, as well as networks of beneficial relationships within the Remuneration and Benefits field
• Commercially minded and innovative, rather than overly governance-driven

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strategic, critical thinking and problem solving
• Resilience in responding to pressure and change
• Stakeholder focus
• Organisational awareness
• Expertise in financial analysis and data modelling
• Process management
• Strong delivery focus
• Leadership, communication and influence
• Visible passion and love of the subject area

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Skills

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Vision and Purpose

Ensures Accountability

Instills Trust

Education

Honours Degree (Hons): Human Resource Management (Required)

Closing Date

06 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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