Job Summary

Our client is looking for a strategic and people-driven Lead Human Resource to oversee talent management, employee engagement, and labor relations. In this role, you’ll develop and implement HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring a positive and compliant work environment. If you’re passionate about fostering a thriving workplace, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations Management

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding to exit.
• Ensure smooth payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
• Implement and enforce HR policies across all business units.
• Lead HR compliance audits and ensure adherence to labor regulations.

Talent Management & Development

• Develop and implement talent strategies, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Design and execute learning programs that enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Identify high-potential employees and create structured career progression frameworks.
• Partner with department heads to address talent gaps and implement effective solutions.
• Oversee performance management, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Talent Engagement & Employee Experience

• Drive employee engagement initiatives to boost workplace satisfaction.
• Conduct employee feedback surveys, analyze trends, and implement action plans.
• Develop recognition programs that motivate and retain top talent.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to create a more inclusive workplace.
• Support internal communication strategies that reinforce company culture and values.

Industrial & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and employee representative bodies, including unions.
• Manage and resolve employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in compliance with labor laws.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade unions and employee associations.
• Negotiate and implement collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including terminations and redundancies.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (CHRP, SHRM, CIPD) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and industrial relations.
• Proven experience handling union negotiations and labor disputes.

Key Competencies & Skills

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to build trusted relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills
• Leadership and change management expertise
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills