HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Chinese speaking
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate closely with senior leaders and employees, delivering strategic HR initiatives that drive organisational performance. This role is key to shaping a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive culture while ensuring HR practices align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a trusted advisor, and a strategic thinker who excels in balancing people priorities with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Partnership & Relationship Building
* Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, bridging the gap between management and employees.
* Develop strong partnerships across departments and within the HR team to deliver cohesive and aligned support.
* Provide expert guidance on HR policies, workforce data, and best practices.
* Support organisational design and workforce planning initiatives.
* Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
2. Organisational Change & Transformation
* Drive change initiatives aligned with business strategy, including restructures, process enhancements, and cultural transformation.
* Communicate the purpose and benefits of change clearly to stakeholders and guide them through transition.
* Identify and address people-related risks and opportunities during change processes.
3. Employee Advocacy & Engagement
* Champion employee engagement and contribute to building a culture of fairness, inclusion, and transparency.
* Support succession planning, talent management, and leadership development efforts.
* Act as a visible, approachable, and credible HR presence within the organisation.
* Provide cover and cross-functional support to fellow HRBPs as needed.
4. Leadership Coaching & People Development
* Coach managers on effective leadership and people management practices.
* Support individual and team development by identifying skill gaps and ensuring targeted development plans are in place.
* Promote performance management excellence and talent retention strategies.
* Encourage feedback loops and act on insights to continuously improve HR services.
5. HR Operations & Employee Relations
* Refine and implement HR policies, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and legally compliant.
* Analyse key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, ER cases) and translate insights into action.
* Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance issues.
* Liaise with legal counsel on cases involving potential tribunal risk or compliance issues.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Resilient, solutions-oriented, and pragmatic approach to challenges.
* High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
* Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.
* Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability.
* Ability to operate with agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment.