OM Bank - HC Consultant (Gauteng, North West, Free State & Northern Cape)

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Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.

We are seeking to appoint a Human Capital Consultant to support the Sales teams for Gauteng, North West, Free State and Northern Cape Regions. The successful incumbent will be based in Johannesburg or Central and will report to the People Experience Partner. The role is responsible for partnering with leadership teams and contributing to Business Unit and Segment People Plans, with a strong focus on developing and implementing tactical HR plans that drive organisational effectiveness. In addition, the role will provide end to end HR advisory services and ensure effective implementation of agreed people initiatives. The successful incumbent will be required to travel for work purposes.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Policy Development and Implementation

• Help develop procedures for an area of the organization and monitor their implementation.

HR Frameworks and Tools

• Contribute to the drafting of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and offboarding, and retention of talent, within an area of expertise, ensuring compliance with specified design principles, internal policies, and external legal requirements.
• Enable the attraction, development, and retention of talent at a sustainable cost.

Information and Business Advice

• Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.

HR Data Analytics and Insights

• Deliver complex analyses of HR data; identify key trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.

Employee Relations Case Management

• Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual employee relations cases; support managers at formal hearings.

HR Data Management

• Contribute to the development and testing of HR data collection forms or questionnaires in a specific area of expertise to ensure the collection of relevant data in line with defined requirements.

Personal Capability Building

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Internal Client Relationship Management

• Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in HR related studies (BCOM: HR Management, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, etc.)
• Proven HR Generalist consulting experience of 3 years or more
• Experience in Banking/Financial Services would be advantageous
• Experience supporting Sales & Distribution teams is advantageous

Skills

Business Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, HR Employee Relations, Human Capital Management Systems, Nonprofit Law, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Regulatory Compliance Management

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

10 October 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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