Associate Manager, HR Business Partner

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an HR Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders. In this role, you will drive people strategies that support business goals, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance with HR best practices. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of HR experience and strong data analytics skills. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• At least 4-7 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a business partnering role.
• A bachelor’s degree with strong foundation in data analytics to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with business leaders to co-develop and execute people strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor on performance, conduct and complex people matters.
• Drive meaningful engagement initiatives enhancing employee experience.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Start Date for Applications: 16 Nov 2025

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

Be in front of challenges. Lead, innovate, and empower with us.

ThePeople, Performance & Culture (PPC) team is at the heart of making KPMG a great place to work. We implement best-practice programs to attract, recruit, develop, and retain the best and brightest talents. Our team drives the full HR spectrum—from recruitment and manpower planning to performance and talent management and staff communications.

We are looking for adynamic relationship builder and collaborator to join us as a HR Business Partner (HRBP). In this role, you will partner with our business leaders to shape the people agenda and deliver impactful people services that enable success.

What you will do

• Strategic People Partnership
  Partner closely with business leaders and internal COEs to co-develop and execute forward-looking people strategies that support business goals. Demonstrate business acumen and anticipate workforce challenges to provide insights that drive talent and capability building. Leverage data analysis to identify trends, interpret large datasets, and deliver accurate, actionable insights within tight timelines.
• Employee Relations and Advisory
  Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, offering guidance on performance, conduct and complex people matters. Promote a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace culture by proactively addressing employee concerns or escalations with professionalism.
• Employee Engagement and Communication
  Drive meaningful engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience across employee lifecycle. Facilitate open, transparent and timely communication between leadership and employees, shaping messaging that builds trust, clarity and alignment.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders to align people strategies with business priorities. Influence leadership decisions through data-driven insights with strong understanding of talent landscape and dynamics.
• Governance and Compliance
  Ensure compliance with local employment laws, regulatory requirements and firm policies. Provide practical guidance on HR best practices while upholding integrity and confidentiality.

What we are looking for

• At least 4 – 7 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a business partnering role.
• A bachelor’s degree with strong foundation in data analytics to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to engage leaders at all levels.
• Strong project management capabilities, meticulous and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset – someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.