Global HR Business Partner

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can 
#MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists to join IFS as a Global HR Business Partner supporting the Research & Development function within the company. The job holder will work closely with management and employees across the world 'on the front line', providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related matters: talent management, employee relations, compensation, conflict management, and organizational development. The Global HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward within the business unit(s) they support, while maintaining close partnerships with regional and country HR teams globally and ensuring they align with company's business objectives. 

Qualifications

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Partner with your assigned business unit(s) and ensure a deep understanding of business strategy and implement high-quality HR practices
• Working as a strategic partner with business leaders to manage global teams on a broad range of talent & people matters
• Drive business processes/analysis in workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, leadership and employee development, employee assessment, including talent reviews, and organizational designs
• Provide proactive and reliable advice & support to the organization 
• Champion best practice data and systems management and contribute to continuous improvement of our HR systems and practices 
• Help to ensure timely data reporting and analytics generation for the business stakeholders 
• Work in close partnership with HR CoEs (eg. HR Shared Services, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development), Country and regional HR teams, and other corporate support functions
• Hands on approach to tackle everything from administration to coaching conversations at all levels whilst we transform the HR organization 
• Talent Management & succession planning
• Work in collaboration with Regional and Country HR teams on implementation of HR strategy by function and change management/transformation programs
• Understand the link between talent, HR initiatives, and business strategy and recommend new approaches and processes that support optimal employee engagement and performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in an HRBP or HR Generalist role, preferably with a strong background in an IT or technology-driven organization.
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles, practices, and understanding of legal regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in HR data analysis with attention to details
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proven leadership skills, including team leadership, and experience working with cross-cultural teams
• Proactive & agile work practices
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix environment
• Awareness & ability to navigate cultural nuances
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in HR data analysis. 
• Self-starter, proactive, responsible, and results oriented