The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic advisor to the company’s Field Sales Teams, playing a key role in shaping and implementing human capital strategies that enhance field performance. This position will ensure that HR efforts—such as talent management, employee engagement, performance optimization, compliance, and leadership development—are closely aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
Position: HR Business Partner
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnership:
- Collaborate with Regional Business Managers (RBMs) and Field Sales Managers to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Utilize workforce analytics (e.g., attrition, productivity, hiring) to design data-driven, scalable HR interventions.
- Promote a high-performance, inclusive culture in the field, with a strong focus on gender equity and diversity.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
- Partner with recruiting teams and field leaders to source, select, and onboard top field talent.
- Ensure structured and timely onboarding, induction, and field-readiness training for new hires.
- Lead initiatives to improve recruitment funnel efficiency and candidate quality.
Performance & Productivity Management:
- Implement performance management processes including SMART goal setting, real-time feedback, and regular evaluations.
- Work with managers on managing performance gaps, deploying performance improvement plans, and enhancing productivity at the team level.
- Lead field-based performance calibration and recognition initiatives.
Employee Engagement & Retention:
- Conduct regular field visits to engage with staff, gather insights, and resolve issues proactively.
- Drive the execution of monthly engagement activities and manage the delivery of company’s field engagement strategy.
- Resolve employee grievances promptly and fairly, in line with labor laws and internal policies.
Learning & Development:
- Identify training needs and work with Regional Training Managers to deploy targeted development programs.
- Facilitate leadership and coaching workshops for Area Sales Managers and Team Leads to enhance field supervision.
- Support succession planning and development of high-potential field talent.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, company’s internal HR policies, and ethical sales practices.
- Conduct HR audits, investigate misconduct, and implement corrective actions where needed.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation in HRIS systems.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s/MBA is an advantage).
- Minimum 4 years of experience as an HRBP, preferably in a field-based role(s).
- Proven ability to partner with business leaders in fast-paced, decentralised environments.
- Strong conflict resolution, coaching, mentoring and data analysis skills.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and labour law compliance.
- Ability to travel frequently across regions to support field teams.