HR Business Partner Job Description

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to work side by side with the leaders of one or more business units. You will turn business priorities into people actions, advise managers on organisation, performance, talent and employee relations, and bring data and judgement to decisions about our people. You will work closely with the centres of expertise and the HR operations team and report to the Head of HR.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR contact for the leaders and managers of your business units
• Translate business strategy into workforce plans, organisation design and talent priorities
• Advise managers on performance management, development and career conversations
• Support employee relations cases, working with legal and the HR centre of expertise where needed
• Lead or support reorganisations, change programmes and related communication
• Use people data, such as turnover, absence, engagement and headcount, to identify issues and recommend action
• Take part in talent reviews, succession planning and compensation cycles
• Coach managers to handle difficult conversations and build healthy teams
• Ensure HR policies and local employment rules are applied consistently
• Contribute to the HR roadmap and share what you learn from the business with the HR team

Requirements

• Solid experience in HR generalist or business partner roles
• Understanding of how a business works and how people decisions affect results
• Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders with respect
• Good knowledge of employment practice and employee relations in your country
• Comfort with people data and with presenting clear recommendations
• Strong discretion, integrity and judgement
• Clear written and spoken communication in the working language of the business

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a multi-country or multi-site business
• Experience in a restructuring or merger
• Degree or certification in HR or a related field
• Experience with an HRIS and people analytics tools