HR Business Partner (Senior Executive / Executive), CLS/MD6 Cluster

About the role

NUS is looking for an HR Business Partner to join its team of HR Business Partners supporting a group of Research Centres and Institutes at the CLS/MD6 Cluster. The role partners with business line heads and managers across a full range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, staff retention, compensation, performance appraisals, talent management and development.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with academic leaders, function heads and line managers to give HR advisory support aligned with organisational goals, policies, procedures and practices.
• Manage the recruitment, appointment and re-appointment of Principal Investigators, research, academic, executive and administrative staff.
• Facilitate the annual performance reviews and compensation process for staff.
• Advise and coach people managers on HR policies, employee matters, performance management and people development.
• Manage employee feedback, address workplace concerns and recommend solutions where needed.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to implement people strategies and support HR projects and other assigned responsibilities.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Employment Act, labour laws and the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative team player who considers the interests of the team and the University.