HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy
• Implement appropriate employee training
• Facilitate long-term initiatives to align with the strategic agenda
• Help the business unit leader to provide employees with development opportunities and ensure that they are able to meet current and future performance standards
• Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate
• Understand employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve the HR policies and initiatives
• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
• Act as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with business needs
• Identify new opportunities where HR can add value to the business
• Maintain a knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
• Ensure that a strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• Substantial business acumen
• Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and business strategy
• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
• Ability to identify new ways for HR to support the business strategy
• Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people
• Analytical
• Effective team player
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Significant knowledge of HR policies and processes (e.g., workforce planning/analytic and talent management)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office