Assistant Manager, Group Human Resources

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Group HR manages group-wide human resources functions and regional operational matters, including employee engagement, compensation and benefits, recruitment and training development. The role supports the formulation and execution of Group HR initiatives to improve organisational capability, operational efficiency and employee engagement across the region.

Key responsibilities

• HR governance and employee engagement: help formulate and improve HR policies, the employee handbook and processes; ensure compliance with employment laws and statutory requirements; advise line managers on HR processes, employee relations and conflict management; coordinate HR projects and maintain accurate HRIS, recruitment platform and document management data; lead group-wide engagement programmes and liaise with local HR teams.
• Training and development: design, implement and evaluate learning and development programmes and schedules; identify training needs through performance reviews, feedback and skills assessments; manage the e-learning portal, content, data and dashboards; partner with internal stakeholders and external training providers.
• Regional HR operations and employee lifecycle: maintain training records, update job descriptions, prepare employment contracts and administer HRIS; manage recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, performance tracking and offboarding; handle regional compensation and benefits, including the performance review cycle; manage annual insurance renewals and staff insurance registration; set up SLAs for outsourced payroll and tax services; support junior HR members and back up payroll and operations when the HR team is absent.

Required profile

• Minimum diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of HR experience, preferably with learning and development and regional HR operations.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in ASEAN countries.
• Experience designing training and development programmes that drive employee growth and performance.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, confidentiality and the ability to balance strategic and operational HR work.
• TimesPro system and maritime industry experience is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.