Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner role is responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment while partnering with business leaders to deliver people strategies aligned with organizational objectives. The role acts as a strategic advisor to the business, ensuring effective workforce planning, talent availability, performance enablement, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned business units, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Develop and execute hiring strategies for leadership, mid-level, entry-level, and bulk/blue-collar hiring as applicable.
• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements, skill gaps, and future talent needs.
• Manage recruitment vendors, consultants, and job portals; negotiate commercials and ensure SLA adherence.
• Drive employer branding initiatives, referral programs, campus hiring, and internal mobility.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, and offer-to-join ratio.

2. HR Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, providing guidance on people-related matters.
• Translate business goals into actionable HR plans covering workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, promotions, and capability development.
• Coach line managers on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies and labor laws.
• Drive change management initiatives and support organizational restructuring or growth initiatives.

3. Talent Management & Development

• Support succession planning, high-potential identification, and career progression frameworks.
• Partner with L&D teams to identify capability gaps and recommend targeted development interventions.
• Facilitate talent reviews and leadership discussions for key roles.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive engagement initiatives aligned with organizational values and business priorities.
• Analyse engagement data and recommend action plans to improve retention and productivity.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

5. HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure adherence to HR policies, processes, and statutory compliance.
• Support audits, reporting, and HR MIS for assigned business units.
• Use HR analytics to provide insights to leadership and enable data-driven decisions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Workforce planning and talent strategy
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
• Change management and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / Postgraduate in Human Resources or equivalent
• 57 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HRBP roles
• Experience in multi-location or operations-driven environments preferred

Success Metrics

• Time-to-fill and quality-of-hire improvements
• Business leader satisfaction
• Attrition and engagement scores
• Talent pipeline strength for critical roles