Senior Assistant Manager, HR Partnering

About the role

As a key member of the HR team, you will support the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in managing a broad range of HR matters for the College of Engineering (CoE). You will contribute to the effective delivery of HR services across recruitment, employee lifecycle management, performance management, HR operations, and HR initiatives, while partnering with stakeholders to support a positive employee experience and the College's business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Shared Services to support end‑to‑end recruitment activities and ensure timely hiring of suitable talent.
• Coordinate and administer staff contract renewal processes, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Support the performance management cycle by tracking timelines, guiding managers on tools and processes, and consolidating data for calibration and management discussions.
• Maintain accurate HR data and assist in preparing reports, analytics, and key HR updates for informed decision‑making.
• Provide HR advisory to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and work processes.
• Support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and other administrative processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with the HRBP and HR Centres of Excellence on initiatives such as policy reviews, process improvements, and organisational projects.

Required profile

• Degree with at least 3 years of experience in human‑resources administration or a related field; experience in an academic or research environment is an advantage.
• Highly attentive to detail with the ability to multitask and manage deliverables under tight timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and evolving HR needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self‑motivated.
• Prior experience using the Workday system is advantageous.