HR Business Patrner

Typical Accountabilities:
• Delivers generalist HR support at a country or business area, acting as the primary point-of-contact for provision of professional advice and support to a range HR activities and programs

• Owns delivery for one or more HR activities and programs which may include recruitment, training, reward and employee relations issues. Operates independently escalating only the most complex issues

• Acts as an HR specialist in a single technical area providing specialist advice or heading-up project delivery in this area

• Works with management to understand business priorities and tailor HR support to local requirements

• Independently leads HR support in a number of sensitive areas associated with the employment contract, e.g. disciplinary and grievance, attendance management and guides the business on legal requirements and necessary process

• Regularly reviews HR policies and processes, identifying areas for enhancement and making recommendations for change

• Assists the business execute and communicate the reasons for change

• Manages delivery of HR services within the departmental budget

• Mentors more junior staff and acts as a point of reference in own specialist area


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• 1 country


Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: HR generalist experience; Strong commercial awareness and gravitas to act as an advisor to management; Graduate calibre
• Desirable: CIPD qualified; HR/ business related degree

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team):
• External (to AZ):