Green Climate Fund
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As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a strong focus on employee-centric practices, you will play a crucial role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being, development and engagement of employees. Working closely with business leaders and HR Specialists, you will contribute to the overall success of the organization by implementing HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience and drive organizational effectiveness.
- Provide guidance as a trusted advisor to management, offering insights and solutions to enhance employee engagement and productivity;
- Contribute to and manage the implementation of change management initiatives, helping employees and leaders navigate organizational transitions effectively;
- Co-create by contributing to performance management programs and manage the full implementation process, ensuring a continuous and effective process of developing goals and sharing feedback and coaching;
- Provide guidance as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations issues and concerns, resolving conflicts, promoting a positive work environment and culture of open communication;
- Promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Engagement:
- Collaborate with business leaders to understand HR priorities and goals and develop an implementation plan aligned with organizational priorities.
- Identify talent needs and develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams.
- Build compliance by providing advice and recommendations to managers on rules and regulations, as well as other legal requirements based on GCF legal framework;
- Advise leadership on HR compliance matters and participate in audits as needed.
Delivery:
- Advise specialist teams to design and implement programs and initiatives that prioritize the well-being and engagement of employees;
- Advise managers to address performance issues proactively and constructively, ensuring interventions are in place to support improved performance;
- Adapt talent management initiatives, including succession planning and career development;
- Develop an internal communication strategy to drive initiatives through the business;
- Identify training needs within the business units and implement them with the support of the Talent Development team to deliver targeted programs;
- Lead the development of employee engagement strategies to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture;
- Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with staff regulations and rules;
- Utilize HR analytics to assess trends, identify areas for improvement, and measure the impact of HR initiatives on employee engagement and business outcomes to optimize HR processes.
Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required :
- Master’s degree or higher in HR, Business and Administration, Organizational studies, Psychology, or relevant fields (bachelor’s degree in same fields plus additional two years of relevant experience might be considered);
- At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience in Human Resources Management (HRM) covering all the relevant areas — performance management and development, learning and training, career development, organizational development, change management, staff engagement, total rewards and retention initiatives;
- A Juris Doctor, LLB, or equivalent law degree would be considered as an advantage;
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role;
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, international employment laws, and regulations.
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