About The Role

The Associate Director – HR will serve as a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor to business leaders in Singapore, driving both strategic and operational HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This role will be responsible for translating global HR strategies into local execution, ensuring compliance with Singapore employment legislation, and enhancing employee experience across the lifecycle. The incumbent will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and HR Services to deliver integrated HR solutions. The role also plays a critical part in strengthening organizational capability, driving employee engagement, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture within Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing strategic HR insights and solutions across workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies
Translate business goals into actionable people strategies, ensuring alignment with regional and global HR priorities
Support leadership teams in driving organizational effectiveness and transformation initiatives

HR Program Execution & Governance

Lead the deployment of HR programs and processes in alignment with global frameworks and Singapore-specific regulatory requirements
Ensure strong governance and compliance with Singapore employment laws, MOM regulations, Fair Consideration Framework (FCF), and internal policies
Partner with HR COEs to drive key initiatives across talent management, compensation, learning, mobility, and diversity

Employee Relations & Compliance

Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution
Ensure all HR practices comply with local employment legislation and company policies
Act as a key escalation point for high-risk ER cases and compliance matters

Talent Management & Capability Building

Drive talent review, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives for Singapore
Design and implement programs to enhance employee capability, engagement, and retention
Partner with business leaders to identify skill gaps and workforce development priorities

Employee Experience & Engagement

Champion employee engagement initiatives to enhance employee value proposition and workplace culture
Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where employee experience is prioritized
Lead initiatives focused on employee connectivity, well-being, and organizational culture

Data & Insights-Driven HR

Leverage HR data, metrics, and analytics to provide actionable insights and support decision-making
Monitor HR trends (attrition, engagement, performance) and recommend improvements
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of HR processes

Collaboration & Operations

Work closely with HRBPs, COEs, and HR Services teams to ensure seamless HR service delivery
Oversee delivery of HR operations and administrative processes through shared services
Lead and mentor junior HR team members

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
12-15 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a matrixed multinational organization
Proven experience in strategic HR business partnering at senior leadership levels
Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws, MOM regulations, and HR compliance frameworks
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development
Exposure to regional or APAC HR operations is highly preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Experience in leading and driving HR transformation initiatives
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
Proven leadership coaching and advisory experience
High level of business acumen and commercial understanding
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Associate Director - HR