HR Business Partner Generalist (Fixed-Term Contract)

About the role

This role partners with managers and employees to give HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, talent development and workforce planning. It ensures compliance with labour regulations, supports data-driven decisions and contributes to a positive employee experience, while driving HR process improvements, digital transformation and continuous business support. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract of at least 12 months.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers and advise managers on performance management, conflict resolution and difficult conversations.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary processes, internal investigations, terminations and mediation, ensuring compliance with labour laws.
• Analyse HR data on turnover, absenteeism, engagement, performance and mobility to inform decisions and evaluate HR initiatives.
• Support performance management, talent, development, engagement and recognition initiatives, and gather feedback to improve the employee experience.
• Advise on collective bargaining agreements and labour legislation, ensure corporate policies are applied correctly, and take part in internal audits and documentation reviews.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and initiatives, and promote the adoption of HR tools, self-service options and responsible use of AI.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Labour Relations, Law, Human Resources, Psychology or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Experience managing disciplinary processes, terminations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and manager coaching.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and HR administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of employment law and employee relations practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence, mediation, critical thinking, organisation and multi-priority management.