Human Resource Business Partner

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Human Resource Business Partner
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore
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In this role, you will be a strategic HR advisor who builds strong partnerships with the senior leaders and the HR Centres of Excellence (COE) teams to develop and execute the People Strategies.
Our HR Business Partnering team is structured to offer our stakeholders close support in three clusters – namely the Schools/Colleges, Administrative and Research clusters. All HR Business Partners report to Cluster Head of the HR Business Partnering Team and depending on the cluster which you are assessed suitable for, you may have a secondary reporting line to the School Chair/ Pan-University Research Centres.
Responsibilities
Establish strong partnership with the business units to drive organizational effectiveness while implementing HR programmes and initiatives
Actively identify gaps and opportunities where people-related risks can be minimized and influence solutions/outcomes
Provide advice on HR policies and procedures including but not limited to the following areas - employment legislation, talent management, performance management, recruitment, manpower planning, rewards strategies and employee engagement;
Establish clear understanding of the hiring requirements of the Business Units and work closely with NTU’s Shared Services team on the hiring of talents and appointment/re-appointment of staff on a timely basis.
Be a facilitator and HR advisor to senior leaders in managing matters pertaining to industrial relations, employee grievances, conduct and discipline.
Provide advice to stakeholders on policy changes, collaborate with senior leaders and functional HR Centre of Excellence to drive all HR initiatives such as manpower planning and projection, budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
Depending on the eventual deployment of units which the HR Business Partner will support, he/she may be required to supervise a small team of HR professionals.
Requirements
Degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in the Human Resources function, preferably in a HR Business Partnering role.
Good Knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and priorities
Collaborative and is comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple priorities
Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes
Ability to work independently as well as be active team members within and across the HR team.
Please note that successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract with full benefits at the first instance. You can look forward conversion into a permanent appointment, subject to candidate’s good work performance and the University’s prevailing guidelines. Appointment titles (i.e. Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Director etc) offered will commensurate with candidate’s prior work experiences.
Hiring Institution: NTU
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Human Resources
Industries Higher Education
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