The HR Business Partner plays an instrumental role in establishing HR business partnership with stakeholders to enable effective HR operations in alignment with University's policies and guidelines, while addressing the business needs through HR solutions.

The role has a primary reporting line to the Office of Human Resources and a secondary reporting line to the School.

Responsibilities:

HR Partnership

• Partner and support stakeholders and employees in a proactive and consultative approach on a full spectrum of HR functions.
• Provide professional advice on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation, performance management, recruitment and rewards strategies.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence and relevant key stakeholders in the delivery of key HR projects including policy and process reviews, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management and promotional exercises etc

Operational Excellence and Support for Management and Support Officers (MSO) and Researchers

• Manage all activities in relation to recruitment, appointment/reappointment, contract renewals and induction for employees.
• Establish clear understanding of the recruitment needs, and work closely with hiring managers to hire the appropriate talent on a timely basis.
• Responsible for full spectrum of HR transactional activities and processes via Workday within the HR functions and support the HRBP in delivering task and request within stipulated timelines.

HR Policies, Processes and Systems

• Assist in reviewing and improving internal HR processes, workflow, policies, and procedures to motivate employees, drive business performance and enhance service experiences.

Requirements:

• Degree with minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience - in particularly confidential administration responsibilities and stakeholder management
• Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively with outstanding attention to details
• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels; handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws would be advantageous
• Comfortable operating in a matrix structure and in a constantly changing environment

Hiring Institution: LKC