Assistant Engagement Manager

Lidl & Kaufland Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

In-house training courses

5-day work week

Job summary

Lidl & Kaufland Asia seeks an Assistant Engagement Manager to architect and drive culture initiatives across local and global teams. You will translate workforce sentiment into a high‑performance roadmap with guidance for leadership and HR partners.

You will enable activation of company values, design engagement surveys, and coach leaders to address turnover and productivity through ROI‑driven insights. English fluency is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a lead role driving culture change and employee engagement.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end international HR projects.
• Experience navigating complex international structures and securing senior leadership buy-in.
• Ability to storytelling data to communicate HR investments clearly and persuasively.
• Experience driving cultural shifts and company value rollouts across global teams.
• Understanding how engagement metrics (turnover, productivity) impact ROI.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Survey Management: design, rollout, and analysis of local and global engagement framework (Employee Engagement Survey, eNPS, offboarding surveys, Women Empowerment Study).
• Data-Driven Insight & Action: track, measure, and analyze employee behaviors and sentiment; translate data into actionable insights for leaders.
• Cultural Champion & Activation: shape and promote company values via LOS Site Campaign; design activation strategies for global consistency.
• Events & Activity Management: collaborate with a project team to plan and execute engagement activities aligned with corporate DNA.
• Leadership Coaching: mentor managers on interpreting engagement data and leading teams through cultural shifts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D to embed insights in the employee lifecycle and employer brand.
• Global Stakeholder Management: be the central contact for offshore country management regarding HQ engagement initiatives.

Skills

Culture change leadership

International HR projects

Data storytelling

Engagement ROI metrics

English fluency

Job description

The Assistant Engagement Manager serves as the strategic architect of our organizational culture, specifically focusing on the design, rollout, and analysis of our local and global engagement initiatives. In this role, you will act as a dedicated advisor to leadership, transforming workforce sentiment into a high-performance roadmap. You are responsible for ensuring our values are not just words on a wall, but are deeply embedded in our operations through active communication and evidence-based people solutions.

By bridging the gap between raw data and human experience, you will empower our global teams and drive the cultural shifts necessary to sustain long-term business success.

What you'll do

• End-to-End Survey Management: Own the design, rollout, and analysis of our local and global engagement framework, including the Employee Engagement Survey, eNPS, Offboarding Surveys, and specialized studies such as the Women Empowerment Study.
• Data-Driven Insight & Action: Design and implement processes to track, measure, and analyze employee behaviors and sentiment. You will transform complex data sets into actionable insights, helping business unit heads make informed, ROI-driven decisions.
• Cultural Champion & Activation: Shape and champion our company values through the LOS Site Campaign. You will design and execute effective employee activation strategies that ensure our culture is lived consistently across all international locations.
• Events & Activity Management: Work with a project team to design and execute a series of organizational engagement activities aligned with our corporate DNA.
• Leadership Coaching: Coach and mentor managers on how to interpret engagement data and lead their teams through cultural shifts. You will empower leadership to address engagement 'pain points' and foster a high-performance environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR specialist teams—such as Talent Acquisition, L&D—to ensure that engagement insights are integrated into the entire employee lifecycle and strengthen our global employer brand.
• Global Stakeholder Management: Serve as the central point of contact for offshore country management regarding HQ engagement initiatives. You will ensure a seamless rollout of global projects while respecting local nuances and driving 'buy-in' at all levels

What you'll need

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a lead role focused on driving culture change and employee engagement.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end international HR projects (from survey design to implementation).
• Navigating complex international structures and influencing senior leadership to secure buy-in for engagement measures.
• Ability to 'storytell' data to various audiences, making the case for HR investments clear and compelling.
• Experience in driving cultural shifts (e.g., Company Value rollouts) and overcoming resistance within global teams.
• Understanding how engagement metrics (like turnover or productivity) impact the company’s bottom line (ROI-driven thinking)
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Out of Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses

Work-life Balance:

• 5-day week
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia