Associate Manager, HR Business Partner

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead people strategies and enhance talent management initiatives. This role requires at least 4-7 years of HR experience, with strong data analysis skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Expect to engage actively with leaders to drive employee engagement and ensure compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate is proactive and solution-oriented, focused on creating a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least 4 - 7 years of HR experience, including 2 years in a business partnering role.
• Strong foundation in data analytics to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Proven experience handling large datasets and performing accurate analysis under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with business leaders to execute forward-looking people strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering guidance on performance and conduct.
• Drive engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 toattract, 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 collaboratorto join us as aHR Business Partner (HRBP). In this role, you will partner with our business leaders toshape the people agendaand 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.
• Proven experience handling large datasets, performing accurate analysis under tight timelines
• 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.