Global Human Resources Business Partner

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

At IATA, we speak for the airlines of the world, serving and supporting over 300 of them across all continents. We are passionate and knowledgeable about the aviation industry, and we strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and we respect and value the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees. We also care about our employees’ wellbeing, and we provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about. We encourage you to join our global community of aviation enthusiasts, and we will do our best to make you feel comfortable during the interview process. IATA is more than a trade association; it is a vision of a better future for air travel.

About the team you are joining

You will join the Business Partnering team in the Human Resources (HR) department, called IATA People, Performance and Development (PPD). You will report to the Director, PPD Geneva/Montreal and Business Engagement, and you will work closely with Management Committee members, directors, managers, and employees in order to develop an HR agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the organization, as specified below.

What your day would be like

Working closely with the leaders of the Business Units you are in charge globally, you will have to:

1. Understand business vision and ensure HR activities and initiatives are aligned with business strategy and goals.
2. Embed the HR strategy in assigned business units in close coordination with relevant HR subject matter experts and HR regional teams.
3. Build a strong, pro-active and solution-oriented business relationship with senior leaders worldwide.
4. Act as a change agent in alignment with the business and HR strategy.
5. Advise on organizational design to ensure an optimal organizational structure to meet today and tomorrow’s business challenges.
6. Provide guidance and proactive support to Management Committee members and Directors with talent reviews and succession planning initiatives.

As part of your responsibilities for the Executive Office of Geneva, Head Office of Montreal, and Amsterdam, you will have to:

1. Provide guidance and proactive support to line managers with recruitment, performance management, learning and development, compensation, and employee engagement activities.
2. Act as a single point of contact for the Geneva-, Montreal- and Amsterdam-based employees and managers in the assigned business units.
3. Coach, advise, guide and mentor internal customers as appropriate to influence organizational culture and performance.
4. Advise and communicate on internal policies, processes, and local labor laws; resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances.

We would love to hear from you if you

• have minimum 10 years’ experience working in an HR function with strong focus on business partnering.
• demonstrate a strong business acumen.
• can build solid business relationships and influence the organizational strategy.
• are solutions-oriented with a “can-do” attitude and solid communication and collaboration skills across different cultures.
• are fluent in English.

Travel Required: N

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/ . We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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