HR People Partner

Job Description – HR People Partner:

Job Summary 

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day. 

Key responsibilities 

People Leader Empowerment 

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards. 

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues. 

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture. 

• Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters. 

Employee Experience Focus 

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. 

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.   

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working. 

• Liase with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction 

Local Support & Employee Relations 

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s.   

• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues 

• Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions). 

• Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils' activities / issues (e.g., wage/contract negotiations)  and conduct work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal / regulatory or market / community)  

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making 

HR Strategy & HR Process Activation 

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs. 

• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise. 

• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions. 

• Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise. 

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks 

• Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:   

•  Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions 

• Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams 

• Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment 

• HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

• Significant work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management  

Desired Characteristics: 

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment 

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies 

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills 

• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality  

• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement