HR Business Partner

StarHub; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub is seeking an HR Partner to act as a strategic advisor to business leadership in Singapore, translating priorities into practical people plans that strengthen capability and performance.

You will independently manage a broad range of HR matters, lead workforce planning and organisation design, oversee performance cycles, and coach managers on feedback and career development to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field
• 4–6 years HR experience, HRBP or generalist
• Knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent management, recruitment and rewards
• Understanding of employment legislation and HR practices

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to executives, translating priorities into people plans
• Lead workforce planning, headcount management, succession and capability development
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to define hiring requirements and pipelines
• Oversee performance management cycles, coaching and feedback
• Advise on employee relations, confidentiality and policy interpretation

Skills

Advisory

Judgement

Data literacy

Execution

Collaboration

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Job purpose

The HR Partner acts as a strategic advisor and consultant to business leadership, translating business priorities into practical people plans. In this role, you will independently manage a broad range of people matters to deliver workforce outcomes that strengthen organisational capability, employee engagement and business performance. The ideal candidate balances high-level strategic thinking with hands-on HR executive to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Job Description

Job purpose

The HR Partner acts as a strategic advisor and consultant to business leadership, translating business priorities into practical people plans. In this role, you will independently manage a broad range of people matters to deliver workforce outcomes that strengthen organisational capability, employee engagement and business performance. The ideal candidate balances high-level strategic thinking with hands-on HR executive to foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Partner with executive leadership and department heads to understand business priorities, identify workforce needs and translate them into practical people strategies and action plans
• Lead organisational design, change management, and restructuring initiative to ensure business teams are optimised for agility and scale
• Analyse workforce trends, employee feedback and key HR metrics to develop insights and recommend data-informed interventions and process improvements
• Talent & Workforce Planning
• Lead workforce and organisational planning activities, including headcount management, role design, succession planning and capability development
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to define hiring requirements to ensure a strong pipeline of diverse, qualified candidates
• Partner with Total Rewards to ensure competitive compensation, promotions, and incentive structures
• Employee Relations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace issues, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Manage employee matters with sound judgement, appropriate confidentiality, and timely escalation of complex or high-risk cases
• Performance Management
• Oversee the annual performance review cycle, guiding manager through objective goal setting, fair performance appraisals and structured feedback sessions
• Coach managers on effective feedback, performance improvement plans (PIP), and career development discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Approximately 4 to 6 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a dedicated HRBP or HR generalist role supporting business units
• Working knowledge of core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, recruitment and rewards
• Sound knowledge of applicable employment legislation and HR Practices

Key Competencies

• Advisory and influencing: Builds credibility, provides clear advice and constructively challenges stakeholders when required
• Judgement and problem solving: Assesses people matters objectively and develops practical, balanced solutions
• Data literacy: Interprets workforce data and employee insights to identify trends and guide decisions
• Execution and ownership: Manage multiple priorities independently and follows through on agreed outcomes
• Collaboration: Works effectively across the HR team to deliver integrated solutions
• Communication: Communicates clearly and sensitively with stakeholders at different organisational levels
• Integrity and confidentiality: Handles employee information and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism