Human Resource Business Partner at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership to support programme delivery, organisational effectiveness, and staff well-being.
• The role exists to ensure that HR policies, systems, and practices are aligned with programme objectives, donor requirements, and best practices in international development, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Partnering & Workforce Planning:

• Partner with senior leadership to align people strategy with programme goals.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design, and resourcing strategies.
• Provide HR advisory support on structure, capability needs, and succession planning.
• Support leadership with change management and organisational development initiatives.

Talent Acquisition, Development & Performance Management:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes in line with donor and organisational standards.
• Support onboarding, induction, and probation management.
• Implement performance management systems aligned with results-based management.
• Identify learning and development needs and coordinate capacity-building initiatives.

Employee Relations, Well-being & Safeguarding:

• Manage employee relations matters in line with labour laws and organisational policies.
• Promote staff well-being, engagement, and duty of care practices.
• Support safeguarding, PSEA, and code of conduct compliance.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.

HR Policies, Compliance & Governance:

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, donor requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS systems.
• Support internal and external audits related to HR and safeguarding.

Culture, Values & Inclusion:

• Champion organisational values and inclusive workplace practices.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Advise management on culture-building and team effectiveness.

Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is required; a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• 8–10 years’ experience in HR roles, preferably within development programmes, NGOs, or donor-funded organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in HR business partnering or senior HR advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, safeguarding, and HR governance.
• Experience working in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.