HR Business Partner

About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

The HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in developing and executing the HR strategy tailored to support the division's strategic objectives.

This role partners with divisional leader(s) to define and build organizational capabilities to drive business results aligned to the overall ETS strategy and priorities.

They collaborate closely with HR shared services to ensure alignment with overall organizational goals and objectives while addressing specific needs of each division. The incumbent will be responsible for managing recruitment, training & development, performance management, day-to-day HR operations, and handling employee relations issues. The incumbent will work closely with all levels of management and employees to support and promote the divisions business goals while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

• Advise and influence business leaders on organizational design, employee engagement & retention, leadership development, performance criteria and measurement, succession planning, and change management in support of achieving ETSs mission and divisional objectives.
• Help drive the business units people strategy, organizational design, leadership development and change management to scale for growth.
• Provide overall HR support to the organization, ensuring alignment and consistency where appropriate.
• In partnership with Talent Acquisition, develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent; coordinate job postings, review resumes, & conduct interviews; an facilitate the hiring process from job posting to onboarding.
• Partner with and provide input to Corporate HR on compensation/benefits and HRIS shared services.
• Develop strategies to enhance employer branding and employee value proposition.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Foster organizational effectiveness through analytics, establishing and tracking metrics, KPIs, and automation that drive business decision support.
• Partner with the divisional leadership team and HR colleagues to drive cultural shifts and employee engagement needed to achieve key priorities and continuously refine the strategy to improve the employee culture through the right mix of communications and experiences.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries & concerns, mediate conflicts & provide guidance on employee relations issues, and conduct investigations and resolve workplace disputes.
• Identify and implement opportunities within HR for greater efficiency, effectiveness, agility and standardization that is consistent with the business strategy.
• Provide training and support to managers on performance management processes and identify areas for improvement and implement performance development plans.
• Continuously improve the quality of the overall human capital by attracting and promoting the best talent and building strong overall succession pipelines and working collaboratively with leaders to understand staffing requirements and ensure the workforce meets current and future needs.
• Leverage HR best practices, and when appropriate, adapt to reflect unique business needs and share them with HR colleagues.

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Keyword: Human Resources Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience in Human Resources roles, with progressively increasing responsibilities
• Previous experience in a global leadership role managing HR functions across multiple geographies

• Proven track record and of developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with revenue growth goals in fast-paced and high-performing environments
• Professional certifications such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent are a plus
• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and regulations in the business units region
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• A deep understanding of the business to effectively address challenges and facilitate smooth HR processes
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and MS Office suite

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

From: ETS GCC