HR Business Strategist

Join a prestigious organization as an HR Business Partner and drive impactful initiatives to enhance employee experience and business success.

Job Description:

The role of an HR Business Partner is to serve as a strategic advisor, working closely with senior management to identify and address organizational challenges. With approximately 200-300 employees across functions and geographies, this position requires effective people management, talent development, and innovative solutions to meet business goals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategic Interventions:
  • Develop and implement people strategies to address current and future business challenges, aligning with the organization's objectives.
  • Design and recommend compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate risks, and develop solutions to address them.
  • Review and analyze departmental data to identify trends and improve performance, retention, and employee experience.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in HR, recommending and implementing improvements accordingly.
  • Implement and track communication plans within the defined area of responsibility.
  • Coordinate the performance review and appraisal process, ensuring alignment with business goals and employee development.
• Growth Planning and Control Mechanism:
  • Contribute to annual headcount planning and budget exercises, ensuring alignment with the organization's Annual Operating Plan.
  • Coordinate with Heads of Departments (HODs) to finalize headcount requirements and implement the approved plan within budgetary constraints.
  • Monitor and track the headcount plan to ensure it aligns with business needs and budget.
• Talent Management and Succession Planning:
  • Develop and implement talent management strategies to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees.
  • Create and execute succession planning initiatives to ensure leadership continuity and business sustainability.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify critical roles and develop plans to mitigate talent risks.
• Employee Engagement and Culture:
  • Regularly visit various offices in regions to interact with employees and gauge engagement levels.
  • Work with business stakeholders to assess, create, and implement innovative solutions for employee engagement initiatives.
  • Identify employee needs and concerns through formal and informal channels and address them promptly.
• Exit Management:
  • Conduct exit interviews for all departing employees, maintaining and analyzing exit interview data.
  • Provide feedback and insights gained from exit interviews to identify areas for improvement.
  • Track and follow up on agreed improvement areas to enhance the employee experience and reduce turnover.
• Rewards and Recognition:
  • Coordinate with HODs to design and execute monthly and quarterly rewards and recognition programs.
  • Align project plans, communication, and related efforts with HR initiatives to foster a culture of appreciation and motivation.
• Project Management:
  • Lead and manage HR projects aligned with business objectives, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.
  • Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Business Acumen: Demonstrate a strategic and advisory perspective, understanding business strategy and its HR implications.
• Results-Oriented: Execute and creatively solve problems, delivering practical HR solutions to meet business challenges.
• Creative Insight: Develop innovative solutions to complex HR challenges, leveraging analytical and persuasion skills.
• Analytical Skills: Analyze human capital data to identify business improvement opportunities.
• Problem-Solving: Effectively resolve conflicts and manage projects to achieve desired outcomes.
• Multitasking: Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Postgraduate Degree: A recognized postgraduate degree in HR/IR from a reputable management institute.
• Relevant Experience: At least 10 years of relevant HR Business Partnering experience, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Benefits:

Be part of a prestigious organization's journey towards excellence, driving sustainable growth and impacting business success through strategic HR initiatives and project management.