Assistant / Deputy Manager, Human Resource (HR Business Partner)

About the role

Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore's first polytechnic, is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join its Department of Human Resource. The role works closely with business units to understand their workforce priorities and give practical, people-focused advice across key areas of human resource management, supporting leaders and employees through the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand their priorities, assess current and future workforce needs and provide advisories.
• Manage recruitment activities, including talent sourcing, candidate assessment, offer management and appointment, to support timely and quality hiring.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, workforce matters and employee relations, supporting fair and consistent resolution of workplace issues.
• Support performance and talent management by guiding managers, facilitating constructive conversations and identifying development and succession needs.
• Work with business units and HR colleagues on employee engagement, organisational change and key employee lifecycle activities.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide actionable insights and collaborate on HR projects and process improvements.

Required profile

• At least five years of relevant HR experience, preferably with strong exposure to HR business partnering, recruitment, performance management and employee relations.
• Sound knowledge of HR principles and practices, with the ability to turn policies into practical guidance for managers and employees.
• Familiarity with public sector HR policies, practices and guidelines is an advantage.
• IHRP certification is preferred.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities.

The successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear from the employer within 30 days of the closing date.