Lead HR Business Partner, DBS

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago

Lead HR Business Partner, DBSAre you interested in stepping into a key leadership role as a Lead HR Business Partner for Domestic Building Segment (DBS)?What is the Job all about?As an integral member of both the DBS China/APAC and IMEA leadership teams, the Lead HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in driving the organizational and people agenda within the assigned function. This role is responsible for effectively translating and executing the overarching Grundfos and DBS strategies into actionable people and organizational plans across the regions.In addition to regional responsibilities, the Lead HR Business Partner also contributes to and leads division-wide people initiatives within DBS, ensuring alignment and impact across the global organization.This position reports directly to the HR Director - HRBP, DBS, and will be based in our regional office in Shanghai.Your main responsibilities:

Serve as a custodian of the Grundfos company culture by actively reinforcing Grundfos Values and key behaviors across the organization.
Share accountability with the Regional Leadership Teams for the overall leadership and development of the assigned functions.
Translate and execute functional-level initiatives derived from the DBS strategy deployment plans, including:

Competency and skills gap analysis and development
Employee engagement and motivation
Talent management
Performance management (e.g., target setting, incentives)
Leadership and culture development
Recruitment and onboarding
Act as a trusted coach and advisor to the Regional Sales Directors for the China/APAC and IMEA regions.

Lead leadership development efforts across the functions, supporting both leadership teams and individual leaders.
Drive the execution of annual Grundfos/DBS HR processes, including:

Performance & Development Dialogue (PDD) process
Merit reviews
Employee engagement surveys
Succession planning and talent flow sessions

Ensure end-to-end HR service delivery for the functions, including operational and administrative support, by aligning expectations, providing feedback, and facilitating collaboration between leaders and HR Services in complex or sensitive cases.
Lead global and cross-functional DBS HR initiatives on behalf of the DBS HRBP team.
Represent DBS HR in company-wide HR projects, contributing strategic insights and functional expertise.

Your background:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
Extensive end-to-end HR experience across key areas such as Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Recruitment, and Organizational Design
Fluent in English

Key Competencies:

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into impactful HR initiatives
Proven international experience from either Regional and/or Global role, incl comfort working across borders and cultures
Skilled in navigating complex, transformational environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity, paradoxes, and dilemmas
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a strong “can-do” attitude
Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
Strong project management, presentation, data analysis, and influencing skills
Effective coaching and counseling abilities
High level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

What's in it for you?Whether it's developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we'll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You'll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by .

Development opportunities in an international environment
People- and value-focused organization culture
Social- team and sport events
Training opportunities

Do you want to learn more?If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on or , and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check outWe look forward to hearing from you.Apply nowStartPlease wait...Information at a GlanceJob detailsWorkplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, ChinaContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: RegularAbout GrundfosGrundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.An inclusive teamWe believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.Join our Talent CommunityIf you want to stay updated on all career opportunities, please join our Talent Community!Here you can create a job alert to receive updates about job opportunities that match your interest.Grundfos values

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