The HR Business Partner (HRBP)/ Lead serves as a strategic partner to assigned corporate functions such as Digital & Technology, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
This role is responsible for providing comprehensive end-to-end people support, guidance, and solutions across various people disciplines, including talent management, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and organizational development. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment:
- Collaborate closely with leaders to understand their strategic goals, challenges, and talent needs.
- Translate business priorities into actionable HR strategies and initiatives.
- Proactively identify HR-related opportunities and risks within the function and develop appropriate solutions.
- Contribute to the assigned functions planning and decision-making by providing HR insights and data.
Talent Management & Development:
- Partner with leaders to develop and implement workforce planning strategies, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
- Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration.
- Identify employee development needs and collaborate with the L&D team to design and deliver relevant training programs.
- Coach and advise managers on talent management best practices.
Employee Relations & Culture Building:
- Promote a positive employee experience and foster a culture of open communication and respect.
- Support initiatives to improve employee engagement and morale.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Collaborate with the compensation team to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
- Advise managers on compensation decisions, promotions, and salary adjustments.
Organizational Development & Change Management:
- Support organizational design and restructuring efforts.
- Guide leaders through change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
- Facilitate team effectiveness and leadership development programs.
Data & Analytics:
- Utilize HR data and metrics to identify trends, analyze issues, and inform decision-making.
- Prepare and present HR reports to HR and function leaders.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in an HR Business Partnering role.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field. Master's degree, MBA or HR certification (e.g., IHRP-SP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD) preferred.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Google Workplace Suite.
- Experience in HR Business partnering and stakeholder management within both a white collar and unionized organization.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices across various disciplines (talent management, employee relations, compensation & performance management).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills with strategic problem-solving, analytical skills; consulting experience is desirable.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Have some understanding of managing organisational change initiatives.
