Human Resources Manager - Business Partner

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and

make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

ZS Corporate Support Teams operate the firm's core internal enterprise functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication-whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.

The ZS HR Mission is to attract, develop and retain a highly engaged workforce with deep and differentiated skills, enabling ZS to achieve its business goals and results.

The HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (HRBP) collaborates with key business leaders and the HR team to align people strategies with business objectives for designated stakeholders. Acting as a trusted advisor, the HRBP anticipates and addresses people priorities through planning and needs assessments. The role involves working closely with leaders in ZS's Japan, China, and Singapore offices, providing expert recommendations and solutions. The HRBP maintains strong business acumen by understanding firm and stakeholder priorities, including clients, strategy, and financials.

What You'll Do

Advisory Role:

• Serve as a strategic partner for business leaders, supporting people strategy and initiatives.
• Provide insights and advice to support decision-making and lead change.
• Collaborate with HR experts to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decisions.
• Participate in leadership, financial, and business planning meetings.

Workforce Management:

• Advise on utilization and headcount planning.
• Provide insights on team structures and skill distribution.
• Support team sizing, alignment, and succession planning.
• Maintain understanding of business pipeline and recommend hiring needs.
• Champion the EVOLVE career planning program.
• Assist with large-scale staffing dilemmas and employee transfers.

Performance & Coaching:

• Validate performance information and promotion recommendations.
• Support leadership sessions and performance communications.
• Provide coaching expertise and champion a culture of feedback and high performance.

• Partner with the Learning team to advise on content for stakeholder support with regards to onboarding, or upskilling topics.

Engagement & Culture:

• Monitor employee engagement through various sources and drive improvement programs.
• Advise leaders on culture and community reinforcement.
• Address employee relation issues and support recognition programs.

HR Team and Processes:

• Liaise with the local and global HR and Enterprise teams to support stakeholders.
• Develop and communicate people guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Create and maintain best practices with other HRBPs.
• Provide mentorship and serve as a change management champion.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred)
• 12+ years relevant work experience, multinational/global professional services required
• ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, along with fluency in native level proficiency in Japanese
• A good understanding of the local Japanese labour laws and compliance would be desired
• Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships with business leaders and develop strong credibility
• Sound analytical acumen and ability to interpret business metrics
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong mental agility and problem-solving skills
• Ability to proactively and continually collaborate with the business and broader HR team to bring the 'best' to your 'client'
• Experience in interfacing with international audiences and cross-office teams
• Strong project management and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and work across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while working against tight timelines
• Attention to detail and commitment to get things done, and getting them done well

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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