Director, HR Partnering

Shape the future of HR at a leading university. Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the Director of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) will lead a dynamic team in driving strategic HR initiatives that empower people, strengthen culture, and advance the university’s mission. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone passionate about building engaged HR Partnering teams and delivering exceptional HR experiences.

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the university’s vision and objectives.

• Partner with the Chief HR Officer to define HR priorities and lead enterprise-wide initiatives.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners to deliver strategic HR guidance across all functions.

• Build a collaborative, high-performing, and results-oriented team environment.

Business Partnering

• Establish strong relationships with university leadership and departments to understand and address HR needs.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights and recommendations on HR-related matters.

• Drive employee engagement and proactively manage employee relations throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure timely recruitment of talent with the right competencies.

• Champion organizational excellence, job redesign, and resource optimization through transformative HR initiatives.

• Promote business ownership of talent by coaching managers on career development and leadership growth.

HR Policy Centre of Excellence

• Review and refine HR strategies, policies, and procedures specific to Faculty and Research Schemes.

• Recommend and implement changes to strengthen the delivery of professional HR services.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 20 years of HR experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.

• Deep knowledge of the full HR spectrum, with proven ability to lead strategic initiatives.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and influence without authority.

• Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can anticipate future needs.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building trust across diverse stakeholders.

• Resourceful, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented mindset.

• Solid understanding of Employment Act and Labour Laws.

Why Join Us

• Impact at scale: Shape HR strategy for one of the region’s leading universities.

• Leadership opportunity: Build and mentor various HRBP teams

• Transformative work: Drive initiatives that redefine how the university supports and develops its people.

• Collaborative culture: Work closely with senior leadership and influence decisions that matter

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.