Assistant Manager, HR Business Partner

Pathlight School / Autism Resource Centre (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) seeks a hands-on HR Business Partner to collaborate with leaders and officers on people matters, improve workforce outcomes and strengthen people practices. You will work with HR COEs and Shared Services to implement inclusive people strategies and organisational change.

The role calls for 5+ years in HR, solid knowledge of Singapore employment law, strong business acumen, and data-driven problem-solving. Experience in social services is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR business partnering, employee relations or HR generalist roles.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational workforce challenges; experience in the social service sector is an advantage.
• Good data literacy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into practical solutions.
• Ability to advise and guide managers in people management, supported by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving contexts.
• Experience in change management and supporting teams through transformation would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and reporting officers on day-to-day people matters, including performance, conduct, workplace relationships, contracts and staff well-being.
• Support initiatives to build a future-ready workforce through job redesign, capability development and skills transformation.
• Strengthen staff engagement, well-being and retention, while promoting inclusive hiring and effective people management.
• Drive and support organisational change initiatives arising from growth, digitalisation and strategic priorities.
• Deliver integrated, efficient and high-impact people solutions in collaboration with HR Centres of Excellence and Shared Services.

Skills

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Data literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) is a non-profit charity organisation dedicated to serving individuals on the autism spectrum throughout their lives. Based in Singapore, ARC(S) offers a range of services and resources tailored to meet the growing concerns and needs of the autism community.

Our Human Resource Department is transforming to better support our people, leaders and organisational priorities. We are seeking a hands‑on, solutions-oriented HR practitioner who is keen to contribute and grow in our purpose-driven organisation.

Assistant Manager, HR Business Partner, together with Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, you will partner with leaders and Reporting Officers of assigned business entities on people matters, improve workforce outcomes and strengthen people management practices. You will combine sound HR advisory skills with data‑driven problem‑solving to identify workforce issues and implement practical solutions.

You will work closely with our HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) and HR Shared Services, supporting the implementation of people strategies, inclusive practices and organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Partner with and guide Reporting Officers and leaders on day-to-day people matters, including performance, conduct, workplace relationships, contracts and staff well‑being. Identify recurring employee issues and recommend practical interventions to address them fairly and effectively.

2. Future-Ready Workforce

• Support initiatives to build a future‑ready workforce, including job redesign, capability development and skills transformation.

3. Staff Engagement, Retention & Inclusive Practices

• Partner with leaders to strengthen staff engagement, well‑being and retention, while promoting inclusive hiring, employee integration and effective people management.

4. Change Management

• Drive and support organisational change initiatives arising from organisational growth, digitalisation and strategic priorities.

5. HR Services

• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence and HR Shared Services to deliver integrated, efficient and high‑impact people solutions.

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR business partnering, employee relations or HR generalist roles.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of operational workforce challenges; experience in the social service sector is an advantage.
• Good data literacy and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into practical solutions.
• Ability to advise and guide managers in people management, supported by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of resilience and adaptability, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving contexts.
• Experience in change management and supporting teams through transformation would be an advantage.

Meaningful, mission-driven work at one of Singapore's larger social service agencies, supporting thousands of students and adults through school and community programmes.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.