Job Description

Job Purpose

The HR Business Partner/HR Manager provides HR consulting to the business. He/She liaises with line managers to understand critical requirements, projects future skills demand and collaborates with hiring managers to prioritise requirements. He influences business leaders to support the assimilation of new hires into the organisation effectively. He guides learning managers to focus on learning programmes to bridge staff capability gaps and build new skills. He partners the business in the identification and management of high-potential talent, and the implementation of succession plans. He advises on non-monetary benefits options to compensation manager to align it with workforce needs. He manages employee issues and supports line managers in exit and retirement processes.

As the main point of contact between HR and the business, the HR Business Partner/HR Manager is an excellent communicator who aligns interests among various stakeholders to promote a cooperative and collaborative work environment. He adopts a service excellence mindset and is passionate about addressing organisational and employees' needs and issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Analyze HR metrics and use data to influence decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead or support key HR initiatives such as talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g., recruitment, learning & development, compensation) to deliver HR solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and act as a change agent.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, promoting a culture of openness, trust, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with at least 8 years of experience in an HR role, at least 5 years in a business partner or advisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in coaching managers and handling complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.