Senior People Business Partner – APAC

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Job Details: Senior People Business Partner – APAC Job Title: Senior People Business Partner – APAC Vacancy No: VN4637 Employment Type: Permanent Contract Type: Full-Time About the business and role At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.Reporting to the Chief People Officer, with a dotted line to the Regional Managing Director (APAC), this role acts as a key strategic advisor to the leadership team to deliver a people service that is tailored to the region and harmonised across SLR. Key Responsibilities This role is primarily responsible for partnering with the leadership team and global functions to align people strategies with business objectives, providing strategic guidance on people calendar activities, acquisitions & integrations, employee engagement and employee relations management, to drive company performance.Your main responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Acting as a key strategic advisor to the leadership team to deliver a people service that is tailored to the APAC region. Leading, developing and motivating a small team of Business Partners. Leading the creation and delivery of strategic people plans in line with our business strategy and building organisational and people capability. Working closely and collaboratively with global functional teams to advise and guide the business on appropriate global people processes and activities. Providing expert advice and coaching to line managers on a range of policy queries and employee relations issues, including performance management, discipline and grievance. Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses, working with the business and People team stakeholders to ensure a positive people integration experience. Skills and experience The ideal candidate will have: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management or related field. 15+ years’ experience, preferably in a professional services environment with at least 5 years in a team leadership position. Proven experience of operating as a HR Business Partner at a senior level, overseeing the full employee lifecycle. Experience of working collaboratively with a 'Centres of Excellence' HR operating model. Commercial and financial awareness and high business acumen with an understanding of the external market, company performance, market intelligence and business drivers. Strong relationship and account management skills, including negotiation, contracting, consultancy, facilitation, influencing, presentation and communication skills, and able to apply project management methodologies. Able to coach senior managers including the ability to manage difficult discussions in an empathetic and compassionate manner. Creative and innovative approach to problems and solutions, can decipher clarity from ambiguity. Next Steps We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr