Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

A renowned education institution expanding its regional presence is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to work closely with leaders across the region. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and stakeholders, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping design and implement people initiatives aligned with the organisation's strategy. The hybrid role combines operational HR delivery with advisory and project-based work, covering organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with corporate function leaders on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and talent development, equipping managers to handle people issues in line with internal policies and local employment laws.
• Support change management, communications planning and the rollout of updated HR policies, frameworks and processes.
• Drive improvement of regional HR practices, including policy harmonisation, succession and talent planning, employee engagement programmes and HR system and reporting enhancements.
• Support governance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, coordinate with external advisors where needed, and coach managers on effective people leadership.

Required profile

• 6-10 years of progressive HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience, ideally in complex or multi-stakeholder environments; regional or multi-country experience is highly advantageous.
• Comfortable in evolving, not yet fully standardised environments, with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and sound judgement, balancing empathy with business needs.
• Organised, adaptable and resilient, with a genuine interest in organisational growth.