HR Business Partner

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Collaborate with department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals.

Support change management initiatives and foster a high-performance culture.

Workforce Analytics & HR Reporting

• Analyse HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, compensation trends) and provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and reports on workforce KPIs, collaborating with finance to measure HR impact on business performance.
• Leverage data to predict workforce trends, assess risk, and propose data-informed solutions.

Financial Planning & Budget Support

Partner with the Finance team to align workforce costs with budget planning and forecasting.

Contribute to compensation planning, including salary benchmarking and pay equity analysis.

Monitor and manage HR-related budgets (e.g., training, recruitment, benefits) ensuring financial efficiency and ROI.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support performance review cycles, succession planning, and leadership development efforts.
• Guide managers through goal setting, development plans, and performance improvement strategies.
• Analyse performance data to identify skill gaps and recommend learning interventions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR practices are compliant with labour laws and internal policies.
• Monitor HR compliance metrics and partner with internal audit or legal teams as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's in HR/Finance preferred. UG in Engineering or Maths will be preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years in a business partner role; experience working closely with Finance or in a finance-heavy environment is a strong advantage.

Skills

• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret and act on financial data.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent interpersonal, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with workforce planning models and predictive analytics.

Work Experience

710years