Assistant Manager - People Partner, Finance

About Unilever Finance

Unilever Finance is known for nurturing some of the strongest finance leadership talent globally. As technology, analytics, and AI transform business practices, Finance plays a central role in shaping strategy, driving value creation, and enabling sustainable growth. At Unilever Finance, innovation is embraced, industry benchmarks are set, and the team continuously challenges itself to lead the curve. People Partners are crucial to this vision, collaborating closely with business leaders and employees to foster an outstanding employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for delivering an exceptional employee experience within a defined scope of the Finance team. Serving as the main HR contact for employees and managers, this position handles critical employee-related matters, provides expert advice on policies and processes, and ensures alignment with business objectives. It requires a deep understanding of applicable laws, Unilever policies, and digital tools to enhance employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to offer support on individual employee issues and HR workflows.
• Address intricate employee queries by applying HR policies, employment law, and prudent judgment.
• Update and maintain knowledge platforms like UNA Hub while contributing recommendations to improve HR technology use.
• Assist with employee relations cases ensuring adherence to employment laws and organizational policies.
• Provide hands-on assistance in performance management, disciplinary processes, grievance handling, leave administration, flexible work arrangements, and redundancy management.
• Encourage adherence to Unilever's Code of Business Principles and help mediate conflict resolution as a neutral party.
• Establish trust with employees and supervisors by facilitating fair and unbiased resolution in sensitive matters.
• Detect trends in employee relations, coach managers accordingly, and propose preventive measures to address underlying issues.
• Partner with HR functions such as HR Business Partners, Payroll, Rewards, and Talent Acquisition to deliver efficient and seamless service.
• Serve as the primary contact for challenging employee-related concerns within the assigned business unit.
• Engage in projects aimed at simplifying processes and transforming the employee experience positively.

Required Qualifications

• MBA in Human Resource Management.
• Approximately four years of relevant HR experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing performance dialogues and handling complex employee relations and conflict resolution is an advantage.

Workplace Culture

Unilever prioritizes inclusivity and fairness, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. The company fosters an environment where all employees can thrive and supports their continuous growth and development.