Senior HR Business Partner

Job Purpose

Provide strategic and operational HR leadership to drive talent management, employee relations, payroll, staff transitions, and HR performance across the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

·       Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention for academic and non-academic staff.

·       Oversee end-to-end payroll processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.

·       Manage employee and industrial relations, including disciplinary processes, grievance handling, and union/CBA engagement.

·       Conduct staff separations, exit interviews, and final dues calculation to ensure smooth transitions.

·       Provide strategic HR advisory support to leadership, including performance management and workforce planning.

·       Leverage advanced HR analytics, HRMIS, and ICT capabilities to generate actionable insights that enable the organization to make informed, strategic, and high-impact decisions.

Educational Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or any other business-related field from a recognized institution.

·       Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) or Higher Diploma in HR Management is an added advantage.

·       Must be a full member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Related Job Experience / Qualifications

·       Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a senior HR role.

·       This is a middle management role reporting to the Head of HR.

Technical & Behavioural Skills

·       HR Generalist with expertise in Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

·       Employment & Industrial Relations knowledge (Employment Act, Union/CBA matters)

·       Leadership & People Management (team leadership, conflict resolution)

·       Planning, Execution & Multi-tasking under deadlines

·       Data Analytics, Problem-Solving & Ethical Decision-Making