HR Business Partner Associate

At Zelh , we support fast-growing businesses by building and managing high-performing global teams.

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our HR team and become a trusted advisor for assigned client portfolios, supporting employees, managers, and stakeholders while helping drive employee experience, retention, and business success.

This role combines employee relations, stakeholder partnership, client support, and strategic HR advisory in a dynamic international environment.

What You’ll Do

Client Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned clients
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and managers
• Provide HR guidance and support people-related decision-making
• Participate in client meetings and workforce planning discussions
• Identify people risks and recommend solutions

Employee Experience & Relations

• Conduct employee check-ins and stay interviews
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Handle employee relations cases and escalations
• Partner with managers to resolve workplace concerns
• Monitor employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle

Performance & Development

• Coordinate performance review processes
• Support managers during performance discussions
• Initiate salary review conversations when appropriate
• Support employee development and talent growth initiatives

Portfolio & Risk Management

• Monitor retention, engagement, turnover, and employee sentiment trends
• Identify emerging people risks
• Prepare portfolio health reviews and recommendations
• Use HR data to support decision-making and action planning

Client Workforce Changes

• Coordinate compensation and workforce changes requested by clients
• Manage contract exhibits and workforce change documentation
• Ensure proper approvals and communication throughout the process
• Partner with Finance and HR Operations on employment-related changes

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in HR initiatives and process improvement projects
• Contribute to the development of scalable HR practices
• Support implementation of new tools, workflows, and programs