HR Business Partner (Advisory Partner) at Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideal…HR Business Partner (Advisory Partner)Key responsibilitiesAs the Advisory Partner, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Advise leadership and department management teams on the future design of the organization aligned to strategic objectives and any overall parameters
  • Proactively establish working relationships with managers and staff in assigned Programs/Departments such that concerns, and latent issues are open for discussion and resolution
  • Use your knowledge and experience in P&C functions to guide your counsel to Senior Managers, e.g., specific knowledge of workforce planning approaches and methodologies; knowledge and skill at mediating workplace disagreements/misunderstandings; experience in identifying and addressing performance problems
  • Lean heavily on competency in interpreting ambiguous signals from Managers and others and establishing relationships with sufficient depth that they will support interventions in difficult situations and challenging conversations
  • Have the required knowledge and familiarity with all usual P&C processes to be able to interact effectively with colleagues within P&C in the resolution of specific problems and issues
  • Have the confidence and judgement to persuasively present alternatives to Senior Managers
People Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs)NoneKey internal relationshipsChief P&C Officer, P&C teams, Department Leadership TeamsThe ideal candidate
  • Prior advisory partnering (or otherwise potentially termed HR strategic partnering) with leadership team in a complex, international organisation
  • Substantial experience as a practitioner in one or more People and Culture functions
  • Experience and skill in developing and considering policy options
  • Ability to quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the work of the unit(s) to which you are assigned.
  • Strong facilitation, collaboration, and mediation skills and is highly articulate and makes arguments in a clear and compelling manner;
  • Demonstrated understanding of different P&C functions to enable and lead conversations with Managers and build credibility;
  • Capability to teach and guide individuals who may not possess the same level of technical understanding.
  • Demonstrated solution-oriented approach;
  • Strong understanding of cultural differences and the proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds within a complex organization;
  • Diplomatic manner and ability to adapt to a range of cultures and experiences in interacting with colleagues at all levels;
  • An excellent knowledge of English
  • Advisory Partner in Rio must be fluent in Portuguese and Spanish
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