The incumbent will oversee HR operations in Singapore; provide advisory to establish and implement HR strategies, promoting employee engagement, effective organizational and people development in alignment with business objectives and serves a strategic business partner to senior leaders.
As a regional HQ for Asia, s/he will lead the HR team to collaborate and deliver comprehensive HR services overseeing employee lifecycle management, career development, performance management, total rewards, and HR initiatives that synergize with business objectives and enhancing employees satisfaction.
Scope:
- Lead the team to provide comprehensive HR support for the Singapore office
- Budgeting & Planning, Employment Lifecycle Management, Employee Engagement & Relations, Talent & Workforce Lifecycle, HR Compliance as well as Advisory & Services
- Implement local HR initiatives in collaboration with Centre of Excellence teams and Regional Business Stakeholders.
What you will manage:
HR Operations and Strategies:
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies to support the organization's objectives.
- Partner with Functional Leaders to proactively identify and resolve HR centric issues to align with business goals.
- Responsible for periodic headcount & payroll cost budgeting, expense management and governance of budget according with flexibility of business requirements.
- Pursuing continuous improvement on employee engagement across local activities and actions including communication of engagement survey results, facilitate action planning and its follow-ups.
- Partner with business stakeholders and HR Centre of Excellence to identify and develop critical skills and development framework in far sight, connect training needs annually with recommended advice and solutions to meet those needs.
- Tasked with the annual performance development process via refresher sessions/training, facilitate calibration & appropriate distribution with timely completion.
- Consult on talent management (i.e. employee transfer, promotion, performance management) and organizational development, e.g. organization structure review.
- Oversee the team's support in HR services including employment contract, training, payroll and benefits, and P-file management whilst ensuring all processes are fully compliant internally and externally upkeep the efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes.
- Review and update HR policies/processes consistently to ensure business remains compliant and competitive in the market.
- Manage the planning and implementation of measures at the workplace to ensure the Health, Safety & Environment aspects are adhered to regulatory compliance.
- Custodian as HRBP supporting Manager & senior leaders requests.
HR Business Partnering:
- Manage annual headcount and payroll cost budgeting process, in consultation with the Manager and/or Functional Leader.
- Collaborate with Business Functional Leaders to develop/implement HR plans and solutions to achieve strategic business initiatives and results.
- Lead the functional talent reviews process with Business Functional Leaders.
- Support the Business Functional Leaders on talent development including talent assessment, individual development plan, and employee new assignments/promotions.
- Provide HR advice and manage communication on changes within the organization
People Management:
- Coach & mentor to develop a high-performing team.
- Develop teammates with guidance to deliver HR services and solutions effectively.
- Manage regular performance evaluation, assignment and projects for HR team members.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages professional growth and development.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and programs.
Requirements
- Degree in Business/HR Management or other relevant disciplines.
- 10 years relevant experience as a HR Generalist/Business Partnering role, coupled with a people manager capacity of 3 years or more.
- IHRP Certification and prior exposure within a regional set-up preferred.
- Ability to engage, motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.
- Strong knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices.
- Meticulous with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategically driven process, service-oriented and people-centric professional.
- Critical and logically principled mind frame, with good analytical skills.
- Proven ability to handle and maneuver complex issues/environment.
- Self-starter, team player mindset and willing to work effectively across culturally diverse teams.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, with any other Asian Language an advantage.
