Assistant Director, HR (Hospitality, APAC)

Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, HR in Singapore. This role focuses on partnering with regional operations to develop HR strategies that foster business growth and enhance workforce excellence. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of HR experience with significant exposure to senior HR functions in Asia. Responsibilities include leading talent acquisition, performance management, and fostering positive employee relations. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with senior HR Business Partner exposure in Singapore/Asia.
• Strong experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Hands-on knowledge of employee relations and local employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into impactful HR initiatives.
• Lead talent acquisition for mid-to-senior roles and support employer branding efforts.
• Provide insights on workforce planning and headcount to guide decision-making.
• Foster employee engagement and a positive workplace experience.
• Support performance management, succession planning, and talent development strategies.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Workforce planning

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Job description

Our client is a Global Multinational Corporation in the Hospitality industry. They are currently looking to bring onboard an Assistant Director, HR to partner with regional operations across Singapore and Asia, driving people strategies that support business growth and workforce excellence. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in complex and multicultural environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into impactful HR initiatives.
• Lead talent acquisition for mid‑to‑senior roles and support employer branding efforts.
• Provide insights on workforce planning, headcount, and people metrics to guide decision‑making.
• Foster employee engagement, positive workplace relations, and a strong employee experience.
• Support performance management, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
• Guide compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring competitiveness, fairness, and compliance.
• Review and implement HR policies aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with senior HR Business Partner exposure in Singapore/Asia.
• Strong experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Hands‑on knowledge of employee relations, HR policies, and local employment regulations.
• Working understanding of compensation & benefits and HR budgeting.
• Commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, and proven stakeholder management capabilities.

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Mark Gabriel Ong
EA Personnel No: R2198747
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248