Senior Human Resource Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in the designated business/ division. The HRBP will provide full range of generalist HR support and will serve as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The HRBP shall be the main liaison person between the management of business/ division and Group Human Resources Centre of Excellence (GHR CoE).

Responsibilities

• Manpower planning i.e. to work with business/ division on identification of key capabilities needed and operational requirements which will support the achievement of business objectives.
• Talent Review i.e. to work with business/ division on reviewing, rewarding and monitoring of the talent pool in the business/ division by providing advice, guidance and support on areas such as career pathing and succession planning
• Drive and implement key HR initiatives as key interface between HR and business/ division
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition
• Provide support and guidance during Annual Performance Appraisal to ensure timeline is kept within the requirements of GHR CoE.
• Provide HR support and advice to business/ division to help them make good decisions that will support a high performance culture.
• Cost management through effective utilisation of manpower and monitoring of headcount budget
• Have consistent engagement and discussion with business/ division heads on job evaluation outcome.
• Analyse business/ division needs in terms of the size, type, experience, knowledge, skills and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives
• Collaborate with recruitment team to identify workforce planning and hiring challenges faced by business/ division
• Consistent consultations with line management to provide HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Monitor employees who are under performance improvement plan and advise business on how to manage this group of employees.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to business, i.e coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/ required.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provide guidance and input on business/ division restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Coordinate with Business Units to develop Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for poor performers, review and monitor the outcome
• Communicate policies and procedures to employees and provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Keep the line updated on HR initiatives and support the line by partnering with HR COEs in designing HR related programs
• Facilitate staff movement and mediate any issues that may arise from the whole movement process.
• Manage conflict that may arise between employees and/ or between managers and resolve any problems in the execution of business plans.
• Assist in identifying training needs for staff in the designated business/ division i.e. nomination of internal training for staff development and external training for enhancement of technical skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, CIMB policies & procedures, guidelines and the Department's policies and procedures regionally
• To perform any other responsibilities / task as assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 - 8 years of experience in HRB or related scope
• Strong organization, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage HR tasks and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.