Deputy Director, HR Business Partnering & Operations

About the role

NHG is looking for a Deputy Director to lead its HR function, working closely with the Director and senior management. The role covers HR business partnering, HR management, HR development and HR operations and employee engagement, and involves advising on organisation transformation, change management and leadership initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior management on manpower challenges and develop plans to attract, engage and retain key talent
• Advise on organisation transformation, change management and leadership and team development initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate HR service delivery, recommend staffing levels and ensure compliance with personnel rules and regulations
• Plan, direct and coordinate the work of HR staff, administer risk management programs (workers' compensation, safety, liability) and oversee the division's annual budget
• Coach and develop HR team leads and supervisors, select, train and evaluate HR personnel, and lead a team delivering HR services
• Resolve difficult employee relations matters, including discipline, discharge, grievances and appeals, together with the Director
• Lead HR cyclical activities such as performance management, talent review and compensation cycles, and partner with hiring managers on mid-senior level hiring
• Review HR policies and processes for relevance and compliance with local employment legislation, and plan staff communication and engagement activities
• Act as liaison with other divisions, regulators, unions and stakeholders, investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination, and lead HR transformation projects

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Organisational Development or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage
• 12 to 15 years of progressive HR experience across business partnering, employee relations, talent management, organisational development and HR operations
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing HR teams and leading HR functions strategically
• Track record in complex employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes and grievance management
• Experience in governance, compliance, budget planning and HR transformation projects; healthcare, public sector or large matrix organisation experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Strategic, commercially astute approach aligned with business priorities
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment abilities
• Integrity, confidentiality and commitment to good governance