Human Resource Business Partner

University of Nottingham Malaysia; Semenyih; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking a dynamic HR professional to join our team as HR Business Partner. This role collaborates with managers and staff to deliver strategic HR initiatives that align with faculty goals and foster a supportive, high-performing culture.

You will advise on employee relations, recruitment, development, and change management, using data to inform decisions and drive organisational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of human behaviour in the workplace and organisational culture.
• 5-8 years of HR experience in HR, talent management/acquisition, or organisational development.
• Strong skills in handling employee relations issues and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for all levels.
• Knowledge of performance management processes, including goal setting and reviews.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Heads of Department to develop HR strategies aligned with faculty objectives using data insights to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance and workplace matters.
• Support talent acquisition, development and management activities including recruitment and succession planning.
• Coach managers on performance management processes including goal setting and reviews.
• Support organisational change initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and talent development.
• Lead delivery of HR programmes with measures to evaluate effectiveness.
• Analyse HR data to inform management decisions and improve HR practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery through technology.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Change management

HR analytics

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking a dynamic HR professional to join our team as Human Resource Business Partner. This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving the HR initiatives with its overall business objectives. The role works closely with managers and employees to provide effective HR support, enhance employee engagement, promote a positive workplace culture, and support organisational development and change initiatives. The position requires a deep understanding of HR best practices, strong business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive change within the organisation.

Job Responsibilities:

• HR Initiatives: Partner with Heads of Department/School and managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with organisational and faculty objectives, using HR data and insights to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Employee Relations, Engagement & Compliance: Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees on employee relations, performance and workplace matters, providing guidance on appropriate resolutions and supporting initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention and compliance.
• Talent Acquisition, Development & Management: Partner with managers and relevant HR teams to support talent acquisition, development and management activities, including recruitment, development planning, training, coaching and succession planning.
• Performance Management: Advise and coach managers on the effective implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, feedback and performance improvement, in line with HR policies and relevant requirements.
• Change Management & Organisational Development: Partner with managers to support and implement organisational change and development initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness, team performance, talent management and career development.
• HR Programme Development & Implementation: Lead the implementation of assigned HR programmes, establishing appropriate measures to evaluate effectiveness and using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• HR Data Management: Analyse and provide insights to support management decision-making, identify trends and inform improvements in HR and employee-related practices.
• HR Process Improvement & Execution: Identify and implement opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency, collaborating with HR teams and relevant stakeholders to leverage technology and enhance service delivery.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of human behaviour in the workplace, group dynamics, and organisational culture.
• 5-8 years of working in human resources, talent management/acquisition, or organisational development as well as keeping abreast with best practices is beneficial.
• Strong skills in handling employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for interacting with employees at all levels and conveying HR policies and initiatives effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Strong Knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure HR practices align with legal requirements.

For further details about the role, please refer to the Role Profile available on our website.

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