HR Manager/Senior HR Manager

1. HR Functional Leadership

• Lead the Singapore HR team and oversee day-to-day HR operations. 

• Coach, develop and manage HR team members. 

• Allocate workload and ensure timely, high-quality HR service delivery. 

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team.

2. HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and company policies. 

• Oversee payroll governance, HR administration and employee lifecycle processes. 

• Maintain HR policies, SOPs and documentation. 

• Lead internal and external HR audit

3. HR Systems & Process Excellence

• Own Oracle HCM governance and continuous improvement. 

• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle enhancements. 

• Drive HR automation initiatives and process improvements. 

• Ensure HR data integrity and reporting accuracy. 

• Partner with Corporate HRIS on system enhancements.

   

4. Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned client groups (e.g., Level 1 Manufacturing). 

• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategies. 

• Support organizational changes and business transformation initiatives.

5. Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Lead complex employee relations matters and investigations. 

• Provide guidance on disciplinary matters and performance issues. 

• Coach managers on difficult people situations. 

• Escalation points for sensitive cases.

6. Talent & Performance

• Lead annual performance management processes. 

• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning. 

• Partner with TA and Compensation on hiring and reward decisions. 

• Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development solutions.

7. Workforce Analytics

• Monitor HR metrics including: 

  • Attrition 

  • Absenteeism 

  • Headcount Report

  • Hiring effectiveness 

  • OT trends 

  • New hire turnover 

  • Retention Scorecard

• Present workforce insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

8. Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor HR team members. 

• Build team capability. 

• Ensure succession planning within HR. 

• Foster collaboration across HR and business functions.

9. Employee Engagement

• Drive and lead the execution of HR employee-related events and engagement initiatives, including employee appreciation, wellness activities and recognition programs.

• Lead and support Core Values Survey initiatives to drive employee participation and facilitate follow-up actions that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement.

   

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. Candidates with a Diploma and significant relevant experience will also be considered. IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification is an advantage. 

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role. 

  • Manufacturing industry experience is essential, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment. 

  • Demonstrated experience leading a broad spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations. 

  • Strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, and HR best practices. 

  • Experience leading and coaching an HR team, with the ability to develop team capability and drive operational excellence. 

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization. 

  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). 

  • Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle HCM preferred) and leading HR process improvements or system enhancements would be an advantage.