Human Resources Business Partner - Next176 - Cape Town at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• NEXT176 (powered by Old Mutual) is building, investing in, and partnering with ventures to create disruptive and sustainable businesses that impact one billion lives. Underpinned by innovative financial services, the ventures operate in ecosystems including health, education, jobs, business ownership, environment sustainability and debt management. 
• This role provides input into the Next176 People Plan with the core focus being on developing and implementing tactical HR people plans to drive organisation effectiveness. This role partners with Senior Management teams and is responsible for the implementation HR strategies, initiatives and advisory services. The incumbent in the role is Individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts, over periods of 3months -1years. May manage a small team of HR Professionals in a large team.

Strategy and Planning

• Provides input into the Next176 People plan
• Supports the Head of Human Capital in the development and implementation of the unit's tactical and operational People Plan and Next176 specific models including but not limited to organisational design, reward and remuneration and employee engagement.
• Supports the implementation and integration of new policies, procedures, tools and strategies.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the industry and makes recommendations across the HC value chain
• Provides HC support and advice to internal clients based on a deep understanding of client needs, the HC function and the industry.
• Contributes to HR synergies across OML

Business Partnering and Advisory

• Partners with Senior Management teams at a portfolio and venture level to advise on people challenges and on how to improve people performance of teams
• Advises on people priorities for the future, using insights from HR Analytics and trends
• Advises Senior Management teams on improving employee engagement at all levels and on building a high performance culture align to overall Next176 plan
• Advises Senior Management teams on how to respond to change efficiently and effectively

Recruitment and Induction

• Delivers on the recruitment requirements of the unit
• Assists the teams with the development of profiles, specifications and advises on best approaches to resourcing and recruiting for roles
• Support management with the creation of success profiles and act as a liaison with 3rd party vendors such as MIE and TTS ensuring the service level agreements are adhered to and invoices submitted and paid on time
• Manages risk by ensuring that all processes and minimum standards are adhered to and documentation maintained in accordance with internal and legislative requirements

Administration, Management Assurance and Reporting

• Using HR analytics and data, provides insights and Management assurance reports to support business with decision making
• Analyses HC data and provides recommendations for HC interventions and improvements to enhance the employee value proposition.
• Manages and administers the payroll in an efficient and timely manner
• Ensures that all documentation relating to People processes are completed, stored and maintained correctly
• Updates and maintains the Unit's HRIS
• Manages the efficient implementation of the HR Calendar
• Administers the employee engagement survey and advises management and the Head of Human Capital on trends, risks and opportunities arising from the reports
• Manages the adherence to HR controls and implement new controls as required.
• Prepares reports for internal forums in the appropriate formats, i.e. PowerPoint, excel and MS Word
• Supports with the facilitation and administration of key cyclical processes such as performance management, remuneration and Talent Management
• Manages a small team of HR Professionals including HR administrators, payroll administrators etc

Employee Relations

• Keeps abreast of best practice and ensures that the Units and Venture teams are made aware of changes in legislation and that policies are updated accordingly
• Support the unit with the facilitation and implementation of all Employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievances and performance improvement
• Solicits specialist legal and advisory support where necessary
• Manages adherence to transformation plans for the segment

Employee Wellbeing

• Researches and keeps abreast of wellness trends, and proposes initiatives and responses to these to ensure peace of mind for our People and an enhanced EVP
• Keeps management and staff informed of advisory and wellness services available to staff
• Coordinates and executes on Wellness activities

Skills

• Employee Engagement, Employee Experience, Employee Relations Law, Employee Wellness, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Administration, Human Resources Operations, Performance Management (PM), Strategy Development

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration: Human Resource Management