HR Business Partner

General Role

Work in partnership with the assigned business unit to provide specialist coaching, support and influence that enable department managers to effectively deliver their people plans.

Provide a consultancy service that delivers best practice and commercially focused HR solutions that support the business unit in conjunction with specialist HR functions.

Key Responsibilities


* Acts as the single HR contact point to assigned departments and regional/specialist HR functions on HR matters, including recruitment, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee relations etc.


* Follows the strategic workforce planning for the assigned department and be responsible for the recruitment of qualified and competent candidates for the approved positions within the recruitment lead time.


* Form close partnership and provide consultation and advice to the assigned department managers on a wide range of strategic and operational Human Resources issues.


* Equip department managers with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people in line with the people plans.

Coach department managers in HR practices and help to develop their people management skills and HR knowledge.


* Working in partnership with department to monitor and manage employee relations issues, contracting services of specialist HR functions as required.

Report issues to senior management as required.


* Responsible for the training and development for the whole subsidiary, including orientation/ cultural programs, soft skills and management programs.

Contribute and participate towards the leadership development programs in partnership with regional training teams.


* Design and develop talent management programs for the subsidiary to ensure retention and development of high potentials.

Proactive monitoring and development of talents to satisfy the organizational needs.


* Alert management on issues or to initiate projects which support the achievement of HR strategies.


* Ad-hoc HR projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge


* HR generalist skills, good knowledge of all HR functions.


* Ability to develop and deliver training and facilitation programs.


* Good verbal and written communication skills.


* Able to liaise effectively with staff and managers at all levels of the organization.


* Able to influence, negotiate and persuade others.


* Able to analyze and resolve problems speedily and effectively.


* Excellent analytical and organizational skills.


* Knowledge of employment legislation and market practices applying it in appropriate circumstances

Personal Attributes


* Empathetic approach.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to get things done in co-operation with others, and as part of a team.


* Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.


* Ability to work under pressure at times and effective at working to d...