Human Resources Business Partner (HR Client Services)

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The Client Services Unit (CSU), HRD Immediate Office, has a vacancy for a HR
Business Partner (HRBP) for an Area department.
Working under the supervision of the Strategic HR Partner (SHRP), the primary
responsibility of the HRBP will be to support the design and implementation of the departmental HR strategy and ensure consistent application of the Fund's HR policies and practices by effective coordination with HRD colleagues. The HRBP will support departmental recruitment, staffing, performance management, career development, organizational development, and other HR programs to meet the business needs of the department and the Fund.

Key areas of responsibility include the following :

•As a member of departmental HR team, collaborates with departmental
managers and contributes to the development and implementation of staffing
strategies, and discusses staffing and skills needs with line managers and
supports sourcing and recruitment of appropriate diversity and skills mix in the
department; maintains a strong relationship between HRD and the broader
Fund, assisting SHRP in advising on the management of departmental
resources, in Headquarters, and synthesizing insights from assigned
department to identify key business needs and inform relevant HR programs.
•Refines, enhances, and supports the execution of Fund-wide programs, such
as the Economist Program (EP), Special Appointee Program (SAP), Fund
Internship Program (FIP), and Externally Financed Appointee (EFA) program.
Clearly communicates program objectives to relevant stakeholders and
collects feedback from participants to drive program improvement.
•Advises, interprets, and implements the Fund's HR policies, practices, and
procedures. Contributes to the Fund's HR policies and initiatives through
participation in working groups.
•Provides coaching to clients on career management by identifying relevant
training opportunities, guides in the preparation of Individual Development
Plans (IDPs) and follows up on development goals as needed. Supports
department with the implementation of succession planning systems, including
identifying potential internal candidates for future departmental needs.
•Implements and utilizes performance management tools. Liaises within HR
Operations and the Talent Centers of Expertise (COE) on improving
managerial competencies. Works closely with relevant stakeholders to identify
performance issues, proposes solutions, and monitors results of performance
improvement plans. Assists SHRP during the Annual Performance Review
(APR), merit, and promotions exercises, midyear performance and talent
review, post mission feedback survey, and any other ad hoc business needs.
•Works on staffing and other HR transactions in Workday and provides
guidance to a HR Project Analyst and/or Office Manager on the use of the
system. Uses the HR systems to provide HR analytics to the department to
facilitate informed decision-making process.
•Stays abreast of new policy and program developments and identifies impacts;
ensures consistency in the application of departmental and Fund-wide HR
policies/programs as part of the accountability framework. Provides key input
in drafting the department's accountability framework on HR management.
•Actively participates in the implementation of the dept. strategy on HR matters.
•Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.

Minimum Qualifications

•Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Human Resources, Business
Administration, Psychology, or related discipline plus a minimum of four years
of professional HR experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 10 years of
relevant professional work experience. See the HR job ladder at Human
Resources Ladder (imf.org).
In addition to the above, the ideal candidate should have the following:
•Broad HR proficiency, demonstrating a broad theoretical understanding of, and
experience in major HR areas, including recruitment, rewards, and talent
management.
•Outstanding interpersonal skills and approach to teamwork, and proven ability
to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and managers at all
levels.
•Strong learning agility by being able to learn quickly about client department's
core work and the Fund's human resources policies and practices; willingness
to question the status quo while at the same time having a solutions-oriented
mindset.
•Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills, both oral and
writing, and the proven ability to handle multiple/conflicting priorities and to
work effectively under pressure.
•Strong ability to provide coaching and feedback in timely fashion, and to share
knowledge, information, and technical expertise to help staff develop in their
roles.
•Sound judgment and utmost discretion in dealing with confidential and
sensitive personnel cases; uses strategic judgment in understanding
departmental business needs to initiate improvements to HR tools.
•Strong background in HR analytics, data analysis, and integrated talent
management platforms (for example PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.) and ability to
identify and apply HR trends and industry best practices.

Department:
HRDAI CS Human Resources Department Immediate Office Client Services Unit

Hiring For:
A11, A12

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.
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