HR Business Partner

Job Description

Global Compensation & Benefits SME – HR Business Partner
 

Job Description

This role is suited for candidates from any global location and with experience working for a multinational in a global or regional role in the following functional specializations:

Compensation & Benefits; and

Job Evaluation systems

Core Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert – Compensation & Benefits / Reward & Recognition

• Own and lead the Compensation & Benefits (Rewards) agenda across assigned countries (10+), acting as the recognised subject matter expert for all reward-related matters.
• Implement and govern competitive, compliant and market‑aligned compensation structures, incentive schemes and benefit programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide expert advisory support to local country HR Teams and senior leaders on reward strategy, pay decisions, job evaluations, grading, and remuneration risk.
• Lead annual salary review, bonus and incentive cycles, with special focus on budgeting, calibration, governance and execution.
• Oversee full compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations and social security requirements, partnering with local HR Managment Legal, Finance and Payroll as needed.
• Own job evaluation methodologies, market benchmarking and participation in external surveys (e.g. Mercer, Korn Ferry, etc).
• Support, and set where required, international mobility, expatriate compensation, allowances, tax equalisation and assignment‑related rewards frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement of reward processes, policies and controls, leveraging HRIS and analytics to support data‑driven decisions.
• Partner closely with Corporate C&B, and other COEs to embed reward principles into workforce planning, talent decisions and organisational design.
• Execute international HR strategies aligned with the company’s growth strategy while navigating varied regulatory, cultural, and economic landscapes.

Generalist HR

• Support organisational design and workforce planning initiatives for both green and brown field projects.
• Drive change management efforts related to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or digital transformation.
• Participate in designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture and enhance employee satisfaction. Embed a culture of inclusion, ethics, safety, and performance across all terminals.
• Collaborate with the AD Ports Group’s other business units to identify international HR needs and coordinate process.
• Solve people related challenges in cooperation with country or terminal level HR management and teams.
• Where required, support the development of, and implement, HR strategies and policies and procedures to ensure effective HR functional performance and compliance across multiple territories and locations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to resolve international employee matters including, grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Maintain currency with changes in international employment instruments, and national laws and regulations affecting multi-national companies and advise management on necessary actions to maintain compliance. Consolidate employment related compliance reporting.
• Leverage the HRIS platform to provide data and HR intelligence and drive front line usage and data accuracy.
• Prepare regular international HR reports on key metrics and trends for front line business operations and identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with front line HR Management and HR teams, Terminal Management teams and vendors, suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Support the development of continuous improvement working practices and process optimization initiatives in terminals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in either French; Spanish/Portuguese; Arabic or Russian is advantageous.
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in a regional HR role, preferably in a global company or multinational organization.
• Centre Of Excellence team member experience in any one or more of the following functional specializations is required: Compensation & Benefits; Job Evaluation systems
• In-depth knowledge of multinational employment standards and regulations and HR practices in multiple countries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in matrix organization managing HR operations on multiple continents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.