Job description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to lead the HR function for a pharmaceutical manufacturing client of mine undergoing a major transition. This role is pivotal in supporting site leadership, driving HR transformation, and establishing robust people practices ensuring a smooth integration and long-term operational stability.
You will serve as the primary HR leader - balancing strategic influence with deep, handson execution across all HR functions. This includes a strong focus on labour relations, union engagement, government liaison, workforce planning, and building a highperformance culture within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy while staying close to ground operations in a highgrowth, highimpact sector.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead HR strategy for the Singapore manufacturing site and partner closely with the Site Leadership Team
- Champion HR transformation during a site transition, embedding strong processes and governance
- Oversee all onsite HR operations - performance management, employee relations, talent, capability building, and workforce planning
- Manage labour relations and union engagement, including negotiations and posttransition IR strategy
- Serve as the primary liaison with Singapore government agencies
- Drive culture, engagement, and organisational development initiatives across the site
- Lead and develop the onsite HR team to ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery.
Key Requirements
- 10 - 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in HR leadership within Singapore manufacturing sector
- Strong track record in industrial relations and union management
- Deep knowledge of Singapore employment law and statutory requirements
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or largescale manufacturing (highly preferred)
- Proven success leading HR during transition or transformation
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, coaching, and communication skills
- A handson leader with resilience, integrity, and operational agility
