HR-Leadership Role

Water and Shark is an award-winning Global Accounting and Legal Consulting firm having a presence across 12 countries and serving clients across different countries and sectors. Our team comprises of Chartered Accountants, Corporate Lawyers having expertise in cross-border transactional advisory, corporate and international taxation, offshore advisory services, family office set-up advisory, and structuring advisory services.

strategic partner to the leadership team

critical thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership depth

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Roles and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnership

Collaborate directly with management to co-create the organizational roadmap, aligning workforce capability with business priorities.

* Anticipate future talent and leadership needs, integrating them into the companys strategic planning and financial frameworks.

2. Organizational and Leadership Development

* Strengthen the companys leadership fabric through succession planning, leadership identification, and capability development aligned to business goals.

* Guide teams and department heads to translate company vision into measurable performance and cultural outcomes.

3. Culture, Values, and Governance

* Act as a custodian of Water and Sharks values and ethos, ensuring every strategic HR initiative reflects the firms integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.

* Drive cultural integration across international offices to maintain a unified identity and performance mindset.

* Balance empathy with governance ensuring people decisions are strategic, ethical, and business-sound.

4. Strategic HR Design

* Develop long-term frameworks for organization structure, reward design, and performance management rooted in business logic rather than administrative routine.

* Align compensation, benefits, and recognition structures to motivate strategic contribution, not just task completion.

*Ensure HR analytics and insights are leveraged for management decisions, not just reporting.

5. Business and People Intelligence

* Bring a business lens to HR conversations understanding revenue drivers, cost management, and growth priorities to ensure HR interventions are commercially viable.

* Serve as an internal advisor to leadership on organizational behavior, leadership transitions, and strategic realignment during change or growth phases.

Candidate Profile

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Skills & Attributes:

Strategic thinker with business acumen and analytical depth.

Excellent leadership, influence, and communication capabilities.

Deep understanding of organization dynamics and human psychology. Integrity-driven decision-making aligned with long-term organizational interests.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to global structures and international Management learning Opportunity
• Opportunity to work directly with senior management and board-level stakeholders.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Growth-focused environment with technical and strategic learning.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation.

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