HR Business Partner

ETHOZ Capital Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead the development and execution of a robust talent pipeline strategy. This role involves collaboration with senior leaders to drive talent-related initiatives and workforce planning strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of HR experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of the local employment legislation. The position offers opportunities for regional collaboration and insights into talent management across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience including HRBP responsibilities.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of business priorities and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles.
• Design workforce planning initiatives for talent needs.
• Advise senior leadership on talent planning and organizational design.
• Develop dashboards to track talent pipeline effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic talent initiatives

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead the development and execution of a robust talent pipeline strategy across our company and regional offices. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights and guidance on talent-related issues, workforce planning, succession strategies, organizational development and promote corporate culture.

This role requires a strong understanding of business priorities and talent management, with the ability to influence and align talent strategies with long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition – Mid to Senior Roles

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for mid-to-senior level roles across the company and regional offices.

• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements, develop job descriptions and build sourcing strategies.

• Engage and manage external search partners where appropriate.

• Conduct candidate screening and assessment to ensure the highest quality hires aligned with business needs and culture.

• Build and maintain a high-quality talent pipeline for future leadership and specialized needs.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Design and implement strategic workforce planning initiatives to identify current and future talent needs.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical roles through internal development programs and external sourcing strategies.

• Lead initiatives focused on internal mobility, identification of high-potential employees and leadership development.

Strategic Talent Advisory

• Serve as a key advisor to senior and regional leadership teams on talent planning, organizational design and people development.

• Provide data-driven insights to support talent decisions including retention, engagement and performance optimization.

• Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning discussions with business leaders.

• Support change management initiatives tied to talent transitions or business transformation.

Regional & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders across regions to align talent strategies and share best practices.

• Support local HR teams in adapting global talent strategies to regional business needs.

• Regularly review and refine regional policies, ensuring consistency across offices while adapting to local legal requirements and business practices.

• Act as a cultural ambassador to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all talent strategies.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards to track the effectiveness of talent pipeline initiatives.

• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR and business leaders to develop proactive solutions.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP responsibilities and direct experience in talent strategy or workforce planning.

• Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership and driving strategic talent initiatives.

• Strong business acumen and ability to align talent strategy with business objectives.

• Knowledge of employment legislation in Singapore, with exposure to China and Malaysia labour laws will have an added advantage.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Open to undertaking business trips abroad when required.