Job Description

The Associate HR Business Partner will work with the VP Global Operations (Europe & Pakistan) in supporting the business as it pertains to Recruitment & Retention, Talent Development & Management and Employee Engagement and Relations. This position reports into the Regional HR Director located in Singapore, and will be part of the Global HR Team.

People and Culture

• Associate Engagement: Take and maintain pulse of the organization through informal and formal associate surveys. Provide recommendations to leaders about strengthening engagement. Implement those recommendations that are agreed upon
• Associate Relations: Consult with and coach managers and associates on all aspects of associate-related issues including performance concerns, policies and procedures interpretation, misconduct investigations and terminations
• Culture: Maintain the company's People First culture by fostering a positive work environment for all associates, adhering to policies and procedures, as well as managing associate recognition programs

Coaching & Consulting

• Provide advice and counsel to business leaders on a wide array of considerations including team design, team dynamics, retention and engagement, and bench strength as well as individual coaching for enhanced performance
• HR Metrics: Track and analyze staffing, retention, turnover, exit interview data and other information necessary to provide qualitative and quantitative insights
• Work with the Learning COE to manage the succession planning process including talent profiles, 6 block matrix, successor plans and development action commitments; identify the major strengths & opportunities
• Ensure associate development plans are in place and activated, thereby ensuring strong bench strength is in place for the future
• Planning: In partnership with other global HR leaders, create talent plans and provide the leadership to implement in client groups

Recruitment & Retention

• Work with hiring managers on their talent resourcing needs
• Own the talent acquisition process for Europe & Pakistan, ensuring that we hire the right talent for the business in terms of technical and people competencies
• Owning the onboarding and orientation process for all new associates

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary degree in business or Human Resources
• 4-6 years of experience as a generalist HR manager, preferably in a retail organization
• Proficient in Turkey’s HR practices & employment laws, performance management, coaching and employee relations
• Competency in Portugal, Italy, Pakistan HR practices and employment laws an advantage
• Experience with Oracle systems an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Personal Competencies

Operates with Strategic Agility

• Ability to analyze and action on HR needs / requirements based on business plans
• A solid understanding of business and the labor marketplace with the ability to offer insights that can be translated into actionable HR plans in all four countries: Italy, Turkey, Pakistan and Portugal

Fosters a People First Culture

• An advocate for what is right for the business by acting with integrity and fostering an engaging workplace
• Ability to promote and model a positive, respectful workplace through effective open-door policy, creativity, self-confidence and trust

Provides Influential Leadership

• Trust and credibility earned by honoring commitments and delivering results
• An empathetic listener with the ability to effectively communicate in a professional, direct and concise manner with associates at multiple level

Develops Self and Others

• Ability to challenge self to build a stronger organization through motivating, showcasing proactive and positive attitude, coaching and mentoring of others
• Oversea payroll by working closely with Finance
• Provide resources of training to reinstate the strategies agreed upon with the business leaders.

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