HR Business Partnering Manager
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>About the Job:</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and people managers, partnering closely with assigned practices and functions to align people priorities with business goals. This role drives employee engagement, talent management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and performance management initiatives while ensuring a consistent employee experience across the organization.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Aptos;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">As a key member of the People Team, the HR Business Partner Manager partners with leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen manager capability, proactively address workforce challenges, and foster an inclusive, people-first culture that enables sustainable growth.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><b>Key accountabilities: </b></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"><br /></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Strategic People Partnership & Business Support</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Partner with practice and functional leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into actionable people plans.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Provide guidance and consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and talent decisions.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Support business leaders in navigating people-related challenges while balancing employee experience, business needs, and company values.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Leverage workforce data and people insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Collaborate with People COEs (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and HR Operations) to deliver integrated people solutions.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Employee Engagement, Retention & Culture</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Drive employee engagement initiatives within assigned business groups and support action planning based on engagement survey results.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Partner with managers to identify retention risks and implement proactive measures that enhance employee experience and reduce regrettable attrition.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, recognition, and accountability aligned with 2X values.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Facilitate stay conversations, feedback discussions, and other engagement practices that strengthen employee commitment and morale.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Support the implementation of employee well-being initiatives that foster resilience and sustainable performance.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Performance Management & Leadership Support</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Guide managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching conversations, development planning, and performance improvement initiatives.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Build manager effectiveness by coaching leaders on people management best practices, communication, employee development, and conflict resolution.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Support talent review and succession planning activities to strengthen leadership pipelines and business continuity.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Partner with Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and support delivery of targeted development solutions.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Talent & Workforce Planning</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Support workforce planning discussions by providing talent insights, organizational recommendations, and succession considerations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies, interview processes, organizational structure planning, and workforce forecasting.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Facilitate internal mobility and career development opportunities to enhance employee growth and retention.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Ensure talent decisions are aligned with workforce needs, compensation frameworks, and business objectives.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Serve as the primary People partner for employee relations matters, providing fair, balanced, and compliant guidance to leaders and employees.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Conduct workplace investigations, manage employee concerns, and support resolution of people-related issues in line with company policies and local employment regulations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Ensure consistent interpretation and application of people policies, practices, and procedures.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Partner with HR Operations and legal stakeholders to ensure compliance with employment laws and internal governance requirements.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Support business continuity, incident management, and employee care initiatives when required.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">People Analytics & Continuous Improvement</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Monitor workforce metrics including turnover, engagement, performance, absenteeism, and workforce movement trends.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Prepare insights and recommendations that support data-driven people decisions.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Contribute to regional and company-wide People initiatives, projects, and change management programs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-weight:bolder;font-family:Arial;font-size:14.6667px;text-indent:0px;">Qualifications:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-weight:bolder;font-family:Arial;font-size:14.6667px;text-indent:0px;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Education</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Experience</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4–5 years in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent business-facing HR role.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Experience partnering with leaders in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning initiatives.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Experience supporting change management and organizational transformation projects is preferred.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Knowledge & Skills</span></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Sound knowledge of core HR disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, performance management, learning and development, and HR operations.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret people data and generate actionable insights.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Ability to influence and coach managers across varying levels of leadership.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices within Southeast Asia is preferred.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;">Fluent in English, both written and spoken.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p></p><p><br /></p>
