Chief Human Resource Officer

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Chief Human Resource Officer to provide executive leadership and drive transformation initiatives in HR management. The role demands 15+ years of HR experience, including 10 years in leadership roles within public healthcare. Responsibilities include overseeing HR functions for multiple staff categories and collaborating with stakeholders to support seamless patient care. Ideal candidates will have robust leadership strength and experience in HR transformation and workforce optimisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of Human Resource experience, 10 years in leadership roles in public healthcare.
• Proven track record in HR transformation and workforce optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of human resource management and development.
• Provide human resource support for nursing, pharmacy, and administrative staff.
• Drive transformation initiatives in human resource management.

Skills

Leadership strength

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Chief Human Resource Officer, SingHealth

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 23 Jan 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) to provide executive leadership and drive transformation initiatives in human resource management and development at the assigned SingHealth Institution. You will report to the Chief Executive Officer at the assigned SingHealth Institution and have matrix reporting to the Group Chief Human Resource Officer, SingHealth to develop and implement cutting-edge human resource strategies to enhance workforce agility and build an engaged workforce that delivers on SingHealth’s missions. You will oversee all aspects of human resource management and development, including manpower planning, talent acquisition and development, employee and industrial relations talent management and succession planning, leadership development, organisational design, retention, rewards and performance management, as well as change management.

You will be responsible for the full spectrum of human resource functions for SingHealth-employed nursing, pharmacy, allied health, administrative, ancillary and medical staff who are assigned to and/or hosted / working in the assigned SingHealth Institution. You will also work closely with heads of departments, heads of institutions and relevant stakeholders to provide human resource support that enables the delivery of seamless, quality patient care through an integrated care model in SingHealth and its institutions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field
• At least 15 years of Human Resource experience, including at least 10 years in leadership roles in public healthcare
• Proven track record in HR transformation, technology adoption and workforce optimisation
• Exceptional leadership strength and integrity, with the vision and capability to meet current and future organisational challenges
• Strong strategic thinking with analytical skills and proficiency in HR systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors)
• Strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organisation, demonstrating effective teamwork.