Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

About the Company

Our client is a leading fire protection engineering and construction company with an established presence in Singapore. As the organisation enters an exciting stage of growth and prepares for a planned IPO, they are seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the people strategy and build a robust HR function that supports business expansion, governance, and long-term success.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Director will be a key member of the leadership team, partnering with senior management to develop a high-performing workforce while strengthening HR governance and organisational capability in preparation for becoming a listed company.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's Human Resources strategy aligned with business objectives and IPO readiness.
• Partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on organisational development, workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Build a scalable HR function capable of supporting business growth and listed company governance requirements.
• Drive organisational transformation, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

HR Operations

Lead the full spectrum of Human Resources functions, including:

• Talent Acquisition
• Compensation & Benefits
• Performance Management
• Learning & Development
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• HR Policies & Compliance
• Payroll oversight
• HRIS and people analytics

IPO & Corporate Governance

• Support the organisation through its IPO journey by establishing robust HR governance, policies and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and external consultants on HR due diligence, compliance and disclosure requirements.
• Ensure HR practices comply with Singapore employment legislation and corporate governance standards.
• Develop HR policies and reporting frameworks expected of a publicly listed company.

Construction Workforce Management

• Oversee workforce planning across corporate and project/site-based employees.
• Develop talent strategies to attract and retain technical, engineering and project management professionals.
• Ensure HR practices support operational excellence across office and site environments.
• Collaborate with business leaders to address manpower planning, productivity and workforce capability.

Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop the HR team.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Champion employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive Human Resources experience with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience leading the full spectrum of HR functions in a medium to large organisation.
• Prior experience supporting an IPO/listing exercise or working within a publicly listed company is highly preferred.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, fire protection, M&E, infrastructure, industrial or manufacturing sectors will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience building HR frameworks, governance and scalable people processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will have a distinct advantage:

• Successfully supported an organisation through an IPO or public listing.
• Experience in SGX-listed companies or businesses preparing for listing.
• Experience partnering with Boards, executive leadership and external advisors.
• Familiarity with project-based workforce management.
• Experience driving organisational transformation and change management.
• Exposure to private equity-backed or high-growth organisations.

Why Join

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a company preparing for its next phase of growth.
• Lead the HR strategy for an upcoming IPO.
• Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Shape the organisation's people, culture and governance as it transitions into a publicly listed company.
• Competitive remuneration package with strong long-term career growth opportunities.

John Koh

Quess Selection & Services

EA Licence Number: 23C2060

Registration ID: R1110099

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