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. Hiring Institution: NTU