Senior HR BP (fixed term-one year)

GBS (Global Business Services) provides financial, human resources, audit and IT services to the British American Tobacco entities. Our category expertise, large capabilities and international operation makes us a unique business partner who excels in financial leadership and, therefore, offers great shareholder value for BAT.

If you have financial or HR areas background; you thrive when faced with a challenge and you are highly motivated; you want to develop your career in an organisation that will not only recognise the unique attributes you bring but will support your development and reward your contribution,
visit our website @ www.bat-careers.com

Skills and Experience:
Solid rounded HR professional, with generalist experience;
Good experience managing core HR processes and systems ;
Has in depth understanding of local employment practices/laws, proven experience in running payroll and handling employee relation issues;
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail ;
Able to maintain confidentiality and build relationships at all levels, including building credibility with senior managers;
Take initiative and comfortably operate in a rapidly changing environment, with very good engagement skills;
Able to manage multiple, shifting priorities in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and prioritize, plan and execute multiple, complex assignments in a timely and efficient manner;
Enthusiastic, courteous, reliable, adaptable and flexible;
Strong previous experience in leading a team, develop, engage & motivate beyond own team.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide professional HR expertise, advice and support, coach managers and employees on HR related topics for the designated functions/populations, working closely with COEs & GBS HR;
Understand and execute Global & local HR strategies, processes and projects, and contributes to the continuous development and improvement of HR agenda;
Monitor and support HR processes & initiatives on resourcing, development, reward & retention, engagement as required;
Supports effective governance & compliance in all HR activities including Employee Relations & local employment statutory requirements;
Conduct necessary reviews, analysis and insights as required in preparation for HR metrics and ad-hoc meetings or strategic reviews with HR implications;
Manage local admin & payroll activities, local employment statutory requirements.