Sr. HR Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Lenovo

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Lenovo serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational priorities. This role supports employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce transformation while partnering closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal.

The HRBP plays a key role in enabling Lenovo's transformation, including digital and AI-driven workforce initiatives, while delivering core HR support across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategy with business goals
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy
• Support enterprise transformation initiatives, including digital and AI adoption efforts

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement, motivation, and well-being initiatives
• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture
• Serve as a liaison between employees and leadership to ensure open communication

Talent Management & Development

• Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and close capability gaps
• Lead onboarding, integration, and offboarding processes
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and career progression
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain top talent

Employee Relations

• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance issues
• Conduct investigations and support resolution of workplace concerns
• Coach managers on performance management and disciplinary actions
• HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies (U.S. and global where applicable)
• Oversee HR operations including policies, procedures, and governance
• Partner with Legal, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure effective HR service delivery

Compensation & Benefits

• Support administration of compensation, benefits, and time-off programs
• Provide guidance on total rewards and employee benefits inquiries

Change Management

• Support organizational changes such as restructuring, mergers, or acquisitions
• Manage communication, process changes, and employee impact during transitions

HR Analytics & Insights

• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and drive decision-making
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance
• Support workforce analytics and reporting initiatives

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Legal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Facilities
• Work with global HR teams to ensure consistency of programs and initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

Experience

• Typically 5+ years of HR experience, including HR Business Partner or strategic HR roles
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization preferred [jobzmall.com]

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
• Experience supporting technology or digital transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with data analytics, HR systems, and AI-driven workforce tools

Key Success Factors at Lenovo

• Driving employee engagement and culture
• Supporting business transformation and innovation
• Building strong partnerships with leadership and HR COEs
• Delivering data-driven HR solutions aligned to business outcomes