Group Head of Human Resources

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

Job summary

A Private Advertiser is seeking a Group HR Director to lead HR strategy and operations across multiple business units. This role demands a strategic leader with extensive experience in talent management, compliance, and organizational culture. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of HR leadership experience in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, especially in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and talent strategy.
• Certified HR credentials (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead change management for major transformations.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Change management

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Master's degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the group-wide HR strategy aligned with the organization’s overall mission and business objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Group CEO and board on HR matters, including workforce planning, leadership succession, and organizational design.

• Foster a unified employer brand and employee value proposition across the group.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Promote a high-performance culture by integrating performance management frameworks and learning initiatives.

• Lead change management programs for mergers, acquisitions, restructures, or major transformations.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all entities.

Talent Management

• Oversee group-wide recruitment strategies, talent acquisition processes, and executive hiring.

• Design leadership development programs and succession plans for critical roles.

• Guide talent reviews and high-potential identification for future leadership pipelines.

HR Governance & Compliance

• Ensure consistency and compliance with local labor laws and international HR standards across all group entities.

• Standardize HR policies, compensation frameworks, and employee relations practices where appropriate.

• Manage HR audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design and oversee the implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs across the group.

• Benchmark compensation structures and ensure alignment with business goals and market competitiveness.

Technology & Analytics

• Leverage HR analytics and systems (e.g., HRIS, performance platforms) to support data-driven decision-making.

• Drive digital HR initiatives to improve efficiency, employee experience, and workforce insights.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor HR heads of individual business units; provide strategic guidance and support for local HR initiatives.

• Build a high-performing Group HR team capable of executing at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in large, diversified, or multinational organizations.

• Proven experience leading HR strategy at a group or enterprise level.

• Deep understanding of organizational dynamics, talent strategy, and cultural integration.

• Familiarity with labour laws and HR practices across multiple geographies (if applicable).

• Strong business acumen and ability to link HR strategy with business outcomes.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Certified HR credentials (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, SPHR) are a plus.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability

• Empathetic leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Change agent and culture champion

• Resilient, adaptable, and agile in fast-changing environments

• Data- and results-oriented decision-maker