HR Business Leader

Overview

Partners directly with all levels in a strategic and hands‑on role to develop and execute the Human Resources deliverables for the respective office. A self‑starter, able to influence and drive change, to deal with ambiguity and to demonstrate results to the business. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of the office’s Talent strategy as part of the HKS strategic plan.
• Assists in collaborating on special projects with the global Talent team by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities, coordinating requirements and change, and ensuring completion.
• Develops and updates policies, manuals and guidelines to keep up with business and regulatory changes in line with HKS values and to guide office leadership and employee actions.
• Ensures compliance with national legal requirements, industry regulations and trade union requirements by studying existing and new legislation and advising leadership on needed actions.
• Supports office leadership by providing human resources advice, counsel and decisions by synthesis of available data, professional knowledge and experience.
• Coaches employees through aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruiting to onboarding to employee inquiries to termination.
• Partners with leadership and employees on the handling of employee relations and sensitive personnel matters.
• Coordinates the office’s Talent Acquisition processes.
• Prepares necessary paperwork and documentation for formal procedures in the respective office such as employment contracts, onboarding, exit, flexible working, employment contract change, disciplinary and grievance.
• Completes compensation research and benchmarking for new and existing employees in collaboration with the respective HR manager.
• Counsels leaders and employees on performance management strategies and plans for the respective office in collaboration with the Talent team.
• Implements and administers a benefit plan that supports the attraction and retention of talent.
• Leads on office immigration matters and maintains country‑specific sponsorship licenses and records in collaboration with the respective HR manager.
• Provides periodic reports to leadership on employee metrics and data for the respective office, such as employee turnover as needed.
• Ensures compliance with payroll, pension and benefits in‑kind legislation and ensures the collation of Talent data for statutory and benefit reports.
• Stays current with overall human resources trends and best practices and provides feedback to HR leadership.
• Endorses the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth.
• Facilitates the team’s self‑evaluation to distill and distribute lessons learned within the firm, in collaboration with leadership.
• Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning to develop office‑specific professional development programmes and plans in collaboration with the Professional Development team.
• Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent.
• Mediates and manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment.
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders.
• Collaborates to develop policies and programmes that support the firm’s commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Coordinates office‑specific human resources budgets across benefits and professional development and works with Payroll to provide office input and country‑specific compliance advice for the payroll system.
• Assists in resource management and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements.
• Develops compelling, accurate and appropriate responses to talent‑related questions for office marketing and business development bids and competitions.
• Participates in conferences and cultivates speaking opportunities to raise the profile of the firm.
• Develops professional networks; participates in professional organisations and acts as an ambassador for HKS.
• Collaborates with leadership to support the growth of the business.
• Maintains and cultivates essential relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Local HR certification required; international HR certification preferred.
• Typically with 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel.
• Knowledge of Adobe software, including InDesign and Illustrator to create and edit presentations and reports (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management and respective employment laws for the office.
• Experience in logistics management, connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively problem‑solve and collaborate on innovative solutions.
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment, and to work independently and prioritise work.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality.
• Travel will be required.

EEO Statement

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