Group Head of Human Resources

Jobstreet SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional investment group in Singapore is seeking a Group Head of Human Resources. This role will lead the development of people strategies to support growth and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include advising senior leaders on workforce planning and establishing group-wide HR policies. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of regional employment laws. Join a collaborative and fast-paced environment to shape the HR foundation of our diverse portfolio.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape HR foundation

Exposure to multi-sector business leadership

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of progressive HR experience in regional or multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of employment laws in Singapore, ASEAN and South Asian markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in lean, entrepreneurial settings.

Responsibilities

• Establish group-wide HR policies and governance aligned with business growth.
• Advise the Group CEO on organization design and workforce planning.
• Oversee HR operations across Singapore, Malaysia, and South Asia.

Skills

Operational HR management

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Digital HR

Education

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

A regional investment group headquartered in Singapore with operations across South Asia and ASEAN. The Group’s portfolio spans telecommunications, technology distribution, fintech, and digital services driving transformation and sustainable growth across multiple markets.

The Role

The Group Head of Human Resources will lead the development and execution of people strategies that enable growth, operational excellence, and cultural alignment across the Group’s diverse portfolio. The role blends hands‑on HR operations with strategic leadership and offers the opportunity to build scalable frameworks across emerging businesses and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish group‑wide HR policies, frameworks, and governance practices aligned with business growth.
• Advise the Group CEO and senior leaders on organization design, workforce planning, and people strategy.
• Oversee HR operations across Singapore, Malaysia, and South Asia jurisdictions.
• Lead recruitment, performance management, compensation, and capability‑building initiatives.
• Support people integration and HR due diligence in M&A activities.
• Drive HR digitalization and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive HR experience in regional or multi‑entity environments.
• Sound understanding of employment laws in Singapore, ASEAN and South Asian markets.
• Strong operational HR experience with strategic exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in lean, entrepreneurial settings.
• Professional certification (CIPD, SHRM‑SCP) preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the HR foundation of a growing regional investment group.
• Exposure to multi‑sector, multi‑country business leadership.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and values‑driven environment.