HR Manager

1. Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.
2. Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline requirements in line with the function or business strategy.
3. Implement appropriate employee training and manage its delivery.
4. Review key business performance targets and their related talent implications with business leaders.
5. Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda.
6. Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards.
7. Develop and promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.
8. Provide expert advice and coaching to employees when appropriate.
9. Understand and solicit employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.
10. Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives.
11. Identify and drive the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement.
12. Act as a liaison between the line and HR to ensure that HR services are aligned with internal client needs.
13. Identify new opportunities for HR to add value to the business.
14. Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
15. Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.
16. Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan and contribute to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirement

1. Substantial business acumen

2. Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between talent and other HR initiatives and business strategy

3. Effective team player and networker

4. Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

5. Significant knowledge of HR policies, processes (e.g., workforce planning and talent management), and talent management practices

6. Must have experience managing Union