Manager, Group HR (Specialist, Engagement and Governance)

Company Overview

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. is a leading integrated financial services provider in Asia, offering equities trading, wealth management, investment banking, and more across 15+ countries. Trusted by over 15 million customers globally with strong ASEAN and global insights.

Job Summary

Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives, support HR governance and policy management, and enhance performance management frameworks at the group level to foster a consistent, compliant, and high-performing work environment across regions.

Responsibilities

• Drive group-wide employee engagement initiatives aligned with organizational culture and people strategy to enhance workforce motivation and retention
• Lead execution of employee engagement surveys by analyzing data, generating insights, and identifying key trends and gaps across regions for targeted improvements
• Partner with Group HR and country HR teams to develop and implement action plans addressing engagement outcomes and improving employee experience
• Support rollout of corporate culture initiatives ensuring consistent employee experience across all locations
• Coordinate and facilitate group-level communication platforms (e.g., town halls, SharePoint, internal tools) to enhance transparency and capture employee voice effectively
• Develop frameworks for employee wellness, events, and engagement activities enabling local customization within a consistent group structure
• Support design and implementation of a standardized onboarding framework to ensure consistent and high-quality employee experience across locations
• Support management of HR governance frameworks at Group level, including administration of systems such as SHARP, CIM, and MSII for ratio monitoring
• Coordinate review, update, and implementation of Group HR Policies & Procedures ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Prepare monthly GORC submissions including policy proposals, revisions, and summaries of key HR updates and risks
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in policy development by collaborating with functional owners to incorporate operational requirements and drafting clear, compliant policy documentation aligned with best practices
• Ensure proper documentation, version control, and communication of policies across the Group
• Support internal audit exercises by preparing documentation, tracking findings, and coordinating responses and remediation actions
• Support design and continuous enhancement of Group performance management frameworks and processes to improve goal-setting, performance tracking, and feedback culture
• Promote adoption of continuous performance management practices such as regular check-ins and data-driven insights
• Partner with Group HR and local L&D teams to strengthen leadership capability in performance management
• Monitor implementation of performance processes and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong understanding of HR governance, policies, and compliance frameworks essential for effective policy management and audit support
• Experience in employee engagement initiatives and data analysis to drive actionable insights and improve workforce engagement
• Ability to draft clear and structured HR policies and documentation to ensure compliance and operational clarity
• Familiarity with HR systems and reporting tools to support governance and performance management processes
• Solid project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities to lead cross-regional initiatives and communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to HR data and governance challenges
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions ensuring alignment and consistent implementation
• Attention to detail with a strong governance mindset to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Proactive, structured, and able to work independently to deliver outcomes with ownership
• 6–8 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with exposure to regional or group-level initiatives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
• Execution excellence: ability to translate strategy into structured and practical implementation
• Collaboration: works effectively across regional and functional teams
• Attention to detail: strong focus on accuracy, governance, and compliance
• Adaptability: able to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ownership: takes initiative and accountability for delivering outcomes