HR Manager – Specialty Chemicals (Plant Setup & Operations)

- Location: Singapore | New plant setup – Pioneer role | Permanent role | Standalone HR Lead

Stemgenic is proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer establishing a new manufacturing facility in Singapore as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

The company is recognised globally for its expertise in high-performance polyurethane, epoxy, silicones, adhesives, sealants, and advanced material technologies — supporting industries such as e-mobility, energy storage, automotive electronics, industrial systems, and electrical engineering applications.

A rare greenfield opportunity to establish and lead the HR function for a new specialty chemicals manufacturing operation in Singapore. As the standalone HR lead for the Singapore entity, you will take ownership across the full employee lifecycle while supporting the operational build-up of the plant.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, compensation administration, and offboarding
• Support workforce planning and manpower coordination across production, quality, warehouse, HSE, and support functions
• Coordinate payroll activities, work-pass administration, HR compliance, and employee relations matters
• Develop HR policies, operational workflows, and HR frameworks aligned with Singapore labour regulations
• Partner closely with plant leadership and overseas stakeholders during the startup and ramp-up phase
• Support a positive, compliant, and operationally focused manufacturing culture

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM practices
• Hands-on exposure across recruitment, payroll, compliance, and HR operations
• Comfortable operating independently within a startup manufacturing environment

• Pioneer hire within a new Singapore manufacturing operation
• Exposure to German manufacturing standards and international technical teams
• Long-term career growth within an expanding APAC operation
• Opportunity to participate in commissioning and startup activities
• Exposure to advanced materials supporting high-growth industries — e-mobility, energy storage, electronics

Consultant in Charge

Sathiyarajan Vinayagamani

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