HRBP

HRBP (Maritime / Shipping Industry)

Faststream is partnering with a well-established international organisation within the maritime and shipping sector to appoint a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) based in Singapore.

This is a hands-on HR role supporting business leaders across a dynamic, operationally intensive environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, balancing commercial priorities with strong people practices while driving organisational effectiveness across the full employee lifecycle.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who understands the pace, complexity and stakeholder landscape of the shipping industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner closely with senior leaders and line managers to align people strategy with business priorities.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially sound HR advisory support across workforce planning, organisational design, performance and engagement.
• Influence and challenge business leaders constructively to drive sound people decisions.
• Build credibility with demanding stakeholders across both corporate and operational functions.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner hiring managers on headcount planning, role scoping and hiring decisions.
• Challenge hiring assumptions where required, ensuring robust workforce planning and quality hiring outcomes.
• Drive recruitment processes in partnership with Talent Acquisition and external vendors where relevant.
• Support succession planning and internal mobility initiatives.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, probation, performance management, promotions, transfers and exits.
• Ensure a high-quality employee experience while maintaining operational efficiency and policy compliance.
• Support employee relations matters with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Utilise HRIS tools such as SAP SuccessFactors for employee data management, workflow approvals, reporting and talent processes.

Performance & Capability

• Coach managers on performance conversations, accountability and team effectiveness.
• Support annual performance and compensation cycles through SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HR platforms.
• Identify capability gaps and partner leaders on development plans.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local labour legislation and internal governance standards.
• Maintain accurate HR data, dashboards and people reporting using SAP SuccessFactors and related systems.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Proven progressive HR experience, including solid experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Prior experience within the shipping / maritime industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of operational business environments with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to work with and manage difficult, demanding or senior stakeholders confidently.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and push back on hiring managers constructively when required.
• Strong experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience using SAP SuccessFactors for HR operations, talent management and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting regional populations across Asia.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• Experience participating in HR systems optimisation or process improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Resilient, credible and commercially minded.
• Calm under pressure and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatic problem solver with strong judgment.
• Confident communicator who can balance diplomacy with firmness.
• Hands-on and willing to roll up sleeves when needed.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a recognised international business in a critical HR partnering capacity.
• High visibility role working with senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape people outcomes within a complex operational environment.
• Strong platform for long-term career growth within the maritime sector.

Jess Choo EA Reg No: R1989216

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no: 09C3403