HR Business Partner - Legal

Job Title: HR Business Partner (Legal)

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced HR professional

10+ years of HR experience

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent management.
• Provide insights and recommendations using HR analytics and market trends.

Employee Relations & Legal Compliance

• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations, and conflict resolution with sound judgment.
• Ensure employment practices comply with local labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with legal teams on compliance matters, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.
• Review and refine HR policies, contracts, and documentation in alignment with legal standards.

Talent Management & Development

• Identify skill gaps and work with L&D teams to design development programs.
• Oversee performance management cycles, coaching leaders on effective feedback and performance conversations.
• Support leadership development, team building, and engagement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Provide guidance on compensation structures, job leveling, promotions, and salary benchmarking.
• Work with compensation teams to ensure fairness, equity, and compliance.

Culture & Change Management

• Drive employee engagement and assist in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead change management initiatives related to organizational transformation, restructuring, or new processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or related field (master’s degree preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience

  , with at least 4+ years in a strategic HR role and a strong background in Legal functions.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.

• Experience partnering with Legal teams or possessing a Legal background (education and work exposure).

• Proven experience managing sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and clarity.

• Ability to influence senior leaders, drive change, and manage complex HR projects.

• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

Good To Have Skills

• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional HR practices (if applicable).
• Certification(s) such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic, or matrixed environments.
• Strong policy drafting, compliance review, and risk assessment capabilities.