Assistant/Deputy Manager (HR Business Partnering)

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its Schools and Departments across various human capital areas. This strategic role involves fostering relationships, delivering integrated HR solutions, and participating in cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in HR business partnering or generalist roles.
• Strong exposure to talent sourcing and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner, supporting operational and people priorities.
• Deliver HR solutions across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, ensuring positive candidate experience.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Influencing

Attention to Detail

Education

Tertiary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field

IHRP certification

Job description

What the role is:

The HR Business Partner plays a strategic role in supporting the assigned School/Department across key human capital areas including talent acquisition, performance management, workforce planning, organisation design, and employee engagement. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies that drive alignment with organisational goals.

What you will be working on:

• Act as a strategic HR partner to the assigned School/Department, fostering strong relationships to understand and support their operational and people priorities.
• Deliver integrated HR solutions across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, offboarding, and policy implementation.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, from job scoping and sourcing to assessment and offer negotiation, ensuring a positive candidate experience and market-aligned talent strategies.
• Provide strategic workforce planning and organisation design support, leveraging data to assess capability needs, identify gaps, and recommend structure or role enhancements for future readiness.
• Monitor workforce trends and manpower needs, enabling timely interventions through proactive sourcing and talent pipeline development.
• Build employee engagement and trust by serving as a change agent and sounding board, capturing ground sentiment and championing initiatives that enhance workplace culture and effectiveness.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and institutional initiatives, contributing HR perspectives that drive innovation and process improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; IHRP certification and similar credentials would be advantageous
• At least 5 years of experience in HR business partnering or generalist roles, with strong exposure to talent sourcing and acquisition
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proficiency in leveraging digital tools and HR systems
• High level of professionalism and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information

About Temasek Polytechnic

Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.Learner. Creator. LeaderWe envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.