HR Business Partner

Job Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Lenovo serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational priorities. This role supports employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce transformation while partnering closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation Benefits, and Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership
  Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business goals
  Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
  Support enterprise transformation initiatives, including digital and AI adoption efforts

• Employee Engagement

  • Drive employee engagement, motivation, and well-being initiatives
    Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture
    Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership to ensure open communication

• Talent Management

  • Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and close capability gaps
    Lead onboarding, integration, and offboarding processes
    Support leadership development, succession planning, and career progression
    Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain top talent

• Employee Relations

  • Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance issues
    Conduct investigations and support resolution of workplace concerns
    Coach managers on performance management and disciplinary actions

• HR Operations

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies (U.S. and global where applicable)
    Oversee HR operations including policies, procedures, and governance
    Partner with Legal, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure effective HR service delivery

• Compensation Benefits

  • Support administration of compensation, benefits, and time-off programs
    Provide guidance on total rewards and employee benefits inquiries

• Change Management

  • Support organizational changes such as restructuring, mergers, or acquisitions
    Manage communication, process changes, and employee impact during transitions

• HR Analytics

  • Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and drive decision-making
    Provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance
    Support workforce analytics and reporting initiatives

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Legal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Facilities
    Work with global HR teams to ensure consistency of programs and initiatives

Qualifications

• Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

• Experience

  • Typically 5+ years of HR experience, including HR Business Partner or strategic HR roles
  • Experience working in a global or matrixed organization preferred

• Skills

  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
  • Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities
  • Experience with change management and organizational transformation

• Preferred Qualifications

  • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
  • Experience supporting technology or digital transformation initiatives
  • Familiarity with data analytics, HR systems, and AI-driven workforce tools