Head of People & Culture

About the role

A well-established international consumer-facing organisation with a growing network of outlets across Singapore is looking for an experienced HR leader to shape its people agenda, strengthen talent capabilities and build an engaged workforce. The role suits a seasoned HR business partner or people leader ready to take on a broader HR Director mandate, working closely with senior management to turn business priorities into practical people strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across the organisation, partnering with senior management to align people strategies with business priorities, operational needs and growth objectives.
• Develop and implement talent attraction, development, retention and succession strategies, building a sustainable leadership pipeline.
• Shape and enhance the employer brand and Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Partner with business and operations leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Champion HR digitalisation and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions to improve HR processes, workforce insights and employee experience.
• Lead, coach and develop the HR team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 10-15 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including substantial HR leadership and business partnering responsibilities.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, consumer services or another multi-site, frontline-driven environment is highly desirable; candidates from adjacent sectors with strong operational HR exposure are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercially focused people solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking leader interested in using technology and AI to improve HR effectiveness.

Required skills

• Talent development, employee retention and employer branding
• Employee relations and organisational transformation
• Stakeholder management, influencing and people development

To apply, send your resume by email to the recruiter named in the advert, quoting the job title; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.