Director, HR Partnering

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is looking for a Director of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) to shape and lead strategic HR initiatives that empower employees and enhance the university’s culture. This leadership role will involve mentoring a team of HR Business Partners and collaborating closely with senior management to drive transformative HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 10 years in leadership roles, and possess exceptional communication skills alongside strategic insight. Join us to make a significant impact at one of Asia’s leading universities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of HR experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of the full HR spectrum.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the university’s vision.
• Lead a team of HR Business Partners to deliver HR guidance.
• Establish relationships with university leadership to address HR needs.
• Champion initiatives for talent development and employee engagement.

Skills

HR strategy development

Leadership and team management

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Employee engagement

Job description

Shape the future of HR at a leading university. Reporting to the Chief Human Resource Officer, the Director of Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) will lead a dynamic team in driving strategic HR initiatives that empower people, strengthen culture, and advance the university’s mission. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone passionate about building engaged HR Partnering teams and delivering exceptional HR experiences.

Strategic Leadership

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the university’s vision and objectives.
• Partner with the Chief HR Officer to define HR priorities and lead enterprise-wide initiatives.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners to deliver strategic HR guidance across all functions.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing, and results-oriented team environment.

Business Partnering

• Establish strong relationships with university leadership and departments to understand and address HR needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights and recommendations on HR-related matters.
• Drive employee engagement and proactively manage employee relations throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure timely recruitment of talent with the right competencies.
• Champion organizational excellence, job redesign, and resource optimization through transformative HR initiatives.
• Promote business ownership of talent by coaching managers on career development and leadership growth.

HR Policy Centre of Excellence

• Review and refine HR strategies, policies, and procedures specific to Faculty and Research Schemes.
• Recommend and implement changes to strengthen the delivery of professional HR services.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 20 years of HR experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of the full HR spectrum, with proven ability to lead strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and influence without authority.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can anticipate future needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Resourceful, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Solid understanding of Employment Act and Labour Laws.

Why Join Us

• Impact at scale: Shape HR strategy for one of the region’s leading universities.
• Leadership opportunity: Build and mentor various HRBP teams
• Transformative work: Drive initiatives that redefine how the university supports and develops its people.
• Collaborative culture: Work closely with senior leadership and influence decisions that matter

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU