Business HR and Operations Specialist

SUMMARY

The role requires an experienced HR professional with proven Business HR, Operations and Talent Acquisition experience in the financial, legal, accounting or trust & fiduciary services. Will be primarily responsible for supporting the global HR team in overseeing all aspects of the HR function, ensuring the development and implementation of effective HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with the company's goals and objectives, play a key role in attracting, engaging and retaining top talent, maintaining HRMS (Zoho), addressing people issues and queries and ensure compliance with local employment laws as well as internal policies & procedures, while fostering a positive, highly performance driven and inclusive work culture.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

HR Strategy and planning:
• Develop and execute HR strategies and initiatives that support the overall business strategy and drive organizational success.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Talent Acquisition and Management:
• Ensure effective collaboration with the Talent Acquisition colleagues. Participate in screening and interviewing candidates for select roles.
• Oversee the onboarding of new employees, ensuring all checks are completed to high standards, review job offers and employment contracts.

Employee Relations and Engagement:
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance and support on HR-related matters.
• Promote a positive work culture, fostering employee engagement, and addressing employee queries and concerns in a fair and timely manner.

HR Compliance and Administration:
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR databases, and other HRMS (Zoho)

HR Reporting and Analytics:
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and reports, providing insights and recommendations to Global Head of HR based on data analysis.

Candidate Profile
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification is a plus.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in HR management roles, preferably in a similar industry or organization.
• Thorough knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and HR operations and technology.
• High level of computer literacy with excellent hands-on experience with MS Office and HRMS/ Recruitment Tools.
• Excellent 'client' (stakeholder/ candidate) facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences, and successfully liaise with people.
• Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail-oriented with good decision making and time management skills. Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results.