Group Director, HR Technology

The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multinational in Singapore is looking for a leader in HR Information Systems to drive digital transformation across the company. The ideal candidate will possess 10–12 years of HRIS experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership position. Responsibilities include leading strategic HR initiatives, managing digital projects, and working closely with HR teams globally. Fluency in Mandarin is essential for effective stakeholder communication. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape HR processes in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of progressive HRIS experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Fluency in Mandarin essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR digital transformation aligned with business strategy.
• Manage HR digital projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with HR COEs and streamline processes.

Skills

HR Information Systems

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Overview

Our client is a prominent Asia-headquartered multinational on an exciting growth journey. This is a newly created leadership role with group-wide responsibility for HR Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and design for the HR digital transformation, ensuring alignment with the company's global business strategy.
• Evaluate and plan the evolution roadmap for the global HR system, covering all modules such as Recruitment, Compensation, Performance, and Talent Development.
• Take full ownership of the design, initiation, and end-to-end management of HR digital projects, acting as the primary owner for project delivery.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) and HR Business Partners to streamline HR processes across different regions.
• Establish and improve the HR data analysis framework, generating deep insights into organizational health, talent trends, and operational efficiency through data modeling and analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with 10–12 years of progressive HRIS experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with prior experience with Workday HCM.
• Experience in leading or playing a key role in the digital build-out of an HRIS from the ground up, hands‑on experience with HR systems integration in M&A projects will be a bonus.
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and team members across diverse regions. Fluency in Mandarin will be essential.
• Experience in driving process improvement and change initiatives.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task to manage multiple projects while maintaining a close attention to detail.

Contact

Please contact Carol Poh by emailing your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JOB-15885 to [e-mail]

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