Senior HR Manager

About the role

A client is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and support its human capital strategies and operations. The role works closely with senior management and business stakeholders on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement and organisational development, overseeing the full spectrum of HR functions while ensuring HR governance, regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and department heads on workforce requirements, and advise on organisational structure, manpower planning, employee relations and talent management
• Identify critical talent needs and develop recruitment, retention and succession strategies
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, selection, offer management and onboarding, and work with hiring managers across technical, operational and corporate functions
• Drive performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and employee development, and coordinate learning and development programmes
• Support salary benchmarking, annual reviews, promotions and incentives; review compensation and benefits; drive engagement, wellbeing and retention initiatives
• Advise managers on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinary issues and workplace concerns
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Singapore employment legislation, and coordinate internal and external HR audits and ISO-related audits
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation and HRIS data, and work with departments to address audit findings
• Prepare workforce reports and dashboards on headcount, turnover, recruitment and manpower costs, and recommend process improvements through digitalisation and automation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline
• 7-10 years of HR experience, including managerial or HR business partnering capacity
• Sound knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices
• Experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation and learning and development
• Experience in technology, engineering, infrastructure, telecommunications or other operationally intensive industries is an advantage
• Familiarity with audits, ISO requirements and HR compliance documentation is beneficial
• Professional HR certification such as IHRP, SHRM or CIPD is an advantage

Required skills

• Proficiency in HRIS, workforce analytics and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, integrity and confidentiality