Director HR Partnering

Shape the future of HR at a leading university. Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the Director of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) will lead a dynamic team in driving strategic HR initiatives that empower people, strengthen culture, and advance the university’s mission. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone passionate about building engaged HR Partnering teams and delivering exceptional HR experiences. **_Strategic Leadership_** * Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the university’s vision and objectives. * Partner with the Chief HR Officer to define HR priorities and lead enterprise-wide initiatives. **_Team Management_** * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners to deliver strategic HR guidance across all functions. * Build a collaborative, high-performing, and results-oriented team environment. **_Business Partnering_** * Establish strong relationships with university leadership and departments to understand and address HR needs. * Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights and recommendations on HR-related matters. * Drive employee engagement and proactively manage employee relations throughout the employee lifecycle. * Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure timely recruitment of talent with the right competencies. * Champion organizational excellence, job redesign, and resource optimization through transformative HR initiatives. * Promote business ownership of talent by coaching managers on career development and leadership growth. **_HR Policy Centre of Excellence_** * Review and refine HR strategies, policies, and procedures specific to Faculty and Research Schemes. * Recommend and implement changes to strengthen the delivery of professional HR services. What We’re Looking For * Minimum 20 years of HR experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role. * Deep knowledge of the full HR spectrum, with proven ability to lead strategic initiatives. * Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and influence without authority. * Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can anticipate future needs. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building trust across diverse stakeholders. * Resourceful, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented mindset. * Solid understanding of Employment Act and Labour Laws. _Why Join Us_ * **_Impact at scale:_** _Shape HR strategy for one of the region’s leading universities._ * **_Leadership opportunity:_** _Build and mentor various HRBP teams_ * **_Transformative work:_** _Drive initiatives that redefine how the university supports and develops its people._ * **_Collaborative culture:_** _Work closely with senior leadership and influence decisions that matter_ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU