Chief People Partner

CONSTRUCTOR TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSTRUCTOR TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Chief People Partner to shape and drive the people strategy, supporting business growth and organizational effectiveness.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, guiding workforce transformation, leadership development, and talent management while fostering a high-performance, people-centric culture. The role collaborates with C-suite leaders to implement workforce planning, organizational design, and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Development or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with vision and objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive workforce growth and transformation.
• Provide strategic counsel on talent, culture, and leadership matters.
• Lead development of workforce strategies to enhance capability, productivity, and engagement.
• Establish governance and compliance frameworks for people practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive partner

People analytics

Change management

Talent development

Organizational design

Education

Bachelor’s in HR / BA

MBA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief People Partner is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the organization's people strategy to support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and long-term success. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the role drives workforce transformation, leadership development, talent management, corporate governance, and strategic business initiatives while fostering a high-performance and people-centric culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with the organization's vision, mission, and business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive organizational growth, workforce planning, and business transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on talent, culture, organizational effectiveness, and leadership matters.
• Lead the development of workforce strategies that enhance capability, productivity, agility, and employee engagement.
• Establish people practices that support sustainable growth and organizational excellence.

Organizational Development & Transformation

• Drive organizational design, restructuring, and workforce optimization initiatives to meet evolving business needs.
• Lead change management strategies associated with business transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation across people practices and organizational processes.
• Create and implement programs that strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Executive Partnership & Corporate Governance

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Facilitate executive planning sessions, leadership retreats, and strategic workforce discussions.
• Lead board-level people reporting, workforce analytics, and organizational effectiveness reviews.
• Ensure governance and compliance frameworks are aligned with employment regulations and corporate standards.
• Support executive leadership in driving corporate objectives and organizational priorities.

Business Operations & Administrative Leadership

• Oversee the effectiveness of HR governance, employee administration, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Ensure organizational policies, procedures, and controls support business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce budgeting, resource planning, and people-related investments.
• Lead cross-functional projects that improve organizational performance and operational effectiveness.
• Drive business continuity and workforce risk management initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with executives, department leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Act as the key liaison for workforce-related matters with regulatory agencies, business partners, and professional organizations.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Foster collaboration across business functions to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred\
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• At least 5 years in a senior leadershi
• Demonstrated experience partnering with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders
• Proven track record leading organizational transformation and workforce planning initiatives
• Experience managing talent strategies, leadership development, and succession planning
• Strong experience in organizational design, culture transformation, and business partnering.