Human Resources Business Partner

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The Opportunity: 

The HR Business Partner acts as an internal consultant and HR resource for senior leaders and their teams, as well as responding proactively to the unique needs the business function. Providing proactive HR consulting services in all areas of workforce planning including Talent Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Design and Restructuring, as well as Employee Engagement and People Manager/Leadership Development. Additionally, this includes the identification and resolution of critical issues for the client groups and the implementation of HR policies and practices that align with global HR strategic objectives.

In support of their internal clients, the HR Business Partner will work collaboratively with the HR Centre of Expertise (Total Rewards, HR Operations and Organizational Effectiveness) as well as their Talent Acquisition partners, to ensure timely delivery of business solutions within the framework of the global HR strategy. The HRBP team seeks to add value to discussions with business leaders, making compelling business cases for HR initiatives and offer insights and analysis to the business to aid effective decision making, while also supporting the flawless execution of HR management processes and tools.  

This role supports the Engineering and Cloud Operations functions in India. The role reports directly to the Director, HR of India Products & Cloud Team, who is located in Hyderabad, India.

You are great at:  

• Partnering independently with leadership teams to understand key business priorities and HR implications
• Applying strategic focus and works towards talent planning, talent management, employee engagement and organizational design efforts.
• Collaborating with team members and HR COE partners to define and oversee workforce planning activities
• Communicating HR priorities and goals with leaders to ensure an effective partnership 
• Supporting leaders and managers in initiatives such as comp planning, leadership development, employee communications, organizational design, change management and performance management
• Understanding overall line of business metrics, what they mean, and present to leaders to enable decisions and drive change

 What it takes:  

• 8 + Years of Human Resource experience in an HR Business Partner capacity
• Strong analytic capability to identify and diagnose pressing business challenges, uncover insights to enhance decision making and can align organizational strategy to talent decisions
• Extremely comfortable using and crafting MS Excel spreadsheets with the ability to interpret analytics to identify trends, interventions and solutions
• Ability to confidently present data and findings to management
• Strong understanding of HR systems.
• Customer-focused with proven relationship-building strengths and solid experience developing workforce plans based on business goals
• Strong business acumen, evidencing the use of insights in the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes 
• Strong stakeholder credibility and network. To be influential in optimizing stakeholder collaboration. To have an ability to present powerful presentations that drive stakeholders to action and be thoughtful in overcoming objections and secure stakeholder agreement to HR recommendations
• Comfort and ability to thrive in a high-change, fast-paced environment 
• Graduate in any discipline preferably Masters/ PG Diploma in Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education/experience

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.