The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and fostering a positive and engaging employee experience within SAPMENA, specifically for small to medium countries and O+O commercial transversally for CPD SAPMENA. This role serves as a consultant, advisor, and change agent for business leaders, providing strategic HR guidance and support in areas such as talent management, organizational development, change management, and building a strong employer brand and culture. The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative and influential leader with strong business acumen, a passion for developing people, and a drive to create a thriving and innovative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership: Partner with SAPMENA CPD Leadership to understand business needs and translate them into actionable and forward-thinking HR strategies.Provide expert advice and support on all HR-related matters, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.

Act as the primary strategic business partner for Small/Medium sized markets, actively seeking out best practices and learnings to be shared across the organization.

Lead the CPD SAPMENA Commercial Leadership Team through periods of transformation, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner.

Organizational Development & Design: Challenge the status quo and drive innovation in the design and implementation of effective organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities aligned with business strategy - specifically the seamless and agile implementation of CPD 3.C across all small and medium-sized markets.

Proactively identify future skill needs and collaborate with the CPD SAPMENA Leadership team to develop and implement programs for ongoing assessment, upskilling, and recruitment.

Lead organizational design interventions that enhance agility and responsiveness to business needs.

Champion change management initiatives, ensuring smooth and efficient transitions during periods of organizational evolution.

Talent Management: Lead the development and execution of comprehensive talent strategies for the assigned scope, ensuring the organization has the talent needed to achieve its strategic objectives. This includes:

• Acquisition: Proactively identify and secure top talent to address skill gaps, partnering with COE TA in Zone and Countries with a particular focus on leadership roles within CPD
• Development: Drive the implementation of robust and innovative leadership development programs. Foster a coaching culture within CPD through targeted development plans, mentoring, and regular feedback sessions.
• Succession Planning: Build and maintain robust leadership pipelines within CPD, anticipating future needs and proactively developing high-potential individuals.
• Career Management: Empower employees to take ownership of their career paths within CPD 3.C framework and provide active coaching to key talent for holistic career choices.
• Performance Management: Advise countries and oversee performance management processes of the key position holders.
• Retention: Develop and implement strategies to retain top talent, particularly high-performing leaders within CPD.
• Internal Employer Branding & Culture: Champion and cultivate a positive and engaging employee experience of CPD across markets. Partner with country leadership to foster a culture of pride, collaboration, and high performance. Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen CPD's employer brand internally, promoting its unique attributes and career opportunities to existing employees. This includes:
• Reinforcing CPD Identity: Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen employees' sense of belonging and pride in being part of the division.
• Leadership Development: Support the development of strong leadership within the division, focusing on fostering a culture of growth, feedback, and recognition.
• Internal Communication: Collaborate with internal communications to ensure consistent and effective messaging that reinforces the division's values and culture.
• Employee Relations (Key Talent Focus): Provide specialized employee relations support to SAPMENA talents across markets, addressing complex issues and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience throughout their international assignments. This includes being a proximity HR partner for CPD Zone Staff and DMI employees in Singapore.
• HR Excellence: Optimize HR processes, tools, and systems, including headcount and employee cost management, leveraging data analysis to identify trends, drive efficiencies, and inform strategic decision-making and monitoring of key indicators of HR for a healthy workforce organization, governed inside financial indicators.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and influencer. Effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences, advocating for HR best practices and driving positive change within the organization.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner of CPD, with strong business acumen and understanding of business operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational development, and change management. Solid knowledge of HR processes, tools, and systems, including HRIS and data analysis techniques and strong legal acumen and understanding of employment law across markets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, including adapted communication for diverse audiences and cross-cultural agility.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in coaching conversations and utilizing coaching techniques to drive meaningful discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and challenge conventional approaches to HR.Proven track record of driving innovation and implementing creative solutions within HR.
• Strong change management skills and the ability to lead through ambiguity.
• A passion for developing talent and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.