Deputy Director/Cluster Lead HR Business Partnering

The HR Business Partner Cluster Lead works in partnership with Leaders, Key Stakeholders and HR colleagues to shape, develop and deliver HR strategies and solutions for designated College/Schools/Business Units in line with the priorities of the University. 

The role has a primary reporting line to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and matrix reporting line to the Dean, College of Science (CoS). The role heads a team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists, manifested through leading and coaching the team in the delivery of HR services and initiatives. The key stakeholders include CoS Schools, the interdisciplinary School – School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), as well as the Research Centres of Excellence – the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS). 

Responsibilities:

• Engage and strengthen the capability and effectiveness of the team comprising HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.

• Build relationship as a trusted HR advisor with senior stakeholders and managers in the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres, including display of strong professional credibility;

• Develop intimate knowledge of business needs of the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres, translate business agenda into a HR agenda and ensure HR programmes are fit for purpose;

• Collaborate with the Dean, School Chairs, Centre Directors, HR Business Partners at College/Schools level, HR Centre of Excellence and NTU Shared Services – HR (NSS-HR) to develop and deliver HR solutions to address business needs;

• Provide professional advice on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation, performance management, recruitment and rewards strategies;

• Educate the People Managers and employees on policy/ system changes and implications, as well as understand and gather their feedback and inputs;

• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of HR programmes and continuous improvement projects for three job family groups – Faculty, Researchers and Administration staff of the assigned Colleges/Schools/Centres;

• Lead the launch and management of the Annual Performance Management cycle and oversee the facilitation of the University’s central performance review meetings for the Leadership Team and stakeholders of the Colleges/ Schools/ Centres;

• Provide expert advice and support employee relations matters, conflict, disciplinary matters, unsatisfactory performance; and

• Lead and manage projects and programmes assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 5 years of team leadership experience;

• Good understanding and practical application of local employment law and HR practices, and familiar with the emerging HR trends;

• Proven track record in working with Senior Leaders and demonstrated ability to challenge whilst maintaining a constructive relationships at all levels;

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);

• Collaborative, agile and resourceful;

• Comfortable in operating in a matrix structure, as well as a fast-paced and constantly changing environment; and

• Strong mindset for continuous improvement and service excellence.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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