HR Leader in Latvia /HR Business Partner

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

This is a dual role:

• As the Latvian HR team leader, you will manage HR operations by implementing Global and Baltic HR policies, procedures, and programs. You will also support local leadership on country-specific people matters and complex situations alongside other HR business partners.

• As the HR business partner for Baltic Strategy and Transactions at EY Parthenon department, you will assist department leadership and employees with various people-related matters, including performance management and compensation, while collaborating on action steps based on employee engagement surveys.

Key Responsibilities

This position provides effective HR support, including:

• Leading the Latvian HR team to ensure quality management of HR operations by implementing Global and Baltic HR policies and programs in Latvia.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to leadership, ensuring operational excellence and providing guidance on people-related matters.
• Collaborating with business line managers and employees to enhance work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Identifying training needs for teams and individuals and implementing training and development programs in cooperation with the Organizational Development team.
• Implementing performance management and succession planning programs.
• Administering compensation and benefit programs, along with other motivation initiatives in cooperation with the Reward team.
• Resolving complex employee relations issues and addressing grievances.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Experience in an international organization.
• Higher education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• A strong understanding of HR processes and at least 3 years of HR Partner experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with the various local and international stakeholders.
• Business acumen and the ability to take a strong stand if required.
• Knowledge of modern HR practices and the skills to apply them.
• Very good people and process management skills.
• Good knowledge of Latvian labor legislation and regulations.
• Latvian and English language skills on C1 level.

What we offer you 

Our promise to our people is an exceptional EY experience:

• Continuous learning & fast growth. Wide range of on- and off-the-job learning opportunities, and certification tailored to your individual career path.
• International experience. Working in an international environment with projects, events & initiatives, as well as a bright and energetic team.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits. Annual salary review, additional bonuses, additional paid days off for your studies & development, volunteering activities, and tenure-based leave. Health insurance that covers various medical services, and travel insurance.
• Flexibility & wellbeing. We’ll provide the tools and support, so you can make a meaningful impact, in your own way – a hybrid work model, flexible working hours.
• Salary: 3500 - 4500 EUR (gross) depending from your experience.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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