Chief Human Resource Officer

SingHealth; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a dynamic Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) to provide executive leadership and drive HR transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee all HR functions for various staff categories, ensuring seamless quality patient care. Additionally, they will report to both the local Chief Executive Officer and the Group Chief Human Resource Officer, developing cutting-edge HR strategies to enhance workforce agility and engagement. A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, including leadership in public healthcare, is required.

Qualifications

• 15 years HR experience, with 10 years in leadership roles.
• Proven HR transformation and technology adoption.
• Experience in public healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership in HR management.
• Oversee manpower planning and talent acquisition.
• Drive HR strategies to enhance workforce engagement.

Skills

Leadership strength

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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)
• Excellent stakeholder management
• 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.