Human Resources Director (People & Culture)

About the role

The Director, People & Culture in Singapore leads the full spectrum of HR strategy and operations for SJ’s Singapore business. Reporting to senior leadership, this role partners with business line heads to align people initiatives with business priorities, ensure workforce readiness, and uphold compliance and employee engagement in a unionized, regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business line leadership to translate business goals into actionable people plans.
• Lead workforce planning, talent strategy, and organization design initiatives.
• Provide trusted advice on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and team stability.
• Manage all union‑related matters, including collective agreements, grievance handling, and negotiations, while maintaining constructive union relationships.
• Drive annual talent reviews, development planning, succession strategies, and workforce upskilling.
• Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, payroll coordination with Global Shared Services, and compliance with MOM regulations.
• Coordinate audits, reporting, and compliance reviews as required.
• Enable organizational change, process harmonisation, and new ways of working, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Group P&C specialists on total rewards, talent acquisition, and global people development initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Strong experience in a unionised environment with hands‑on involvement in collective bargaining, union engagement and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Singapore’s tripartite framework and industrial relations guidelines.

Required skills