HR Business Partner

BUREAU VERITAS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with leaders, drive workforce planning, and support talent development and engagement across the organisation.

The role serves as the trusted advisor to employees and managers, guiding on policies, employee relations, and performance management while ensuring compliant HR operations and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
• Experience in handling employee relations and performance management.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR matters.
• Support workforce planning to address manpower needs and retention.
• Contribute to learning, development, and succession initiatives.
• Assist onboarding, transfers, promotions, exits, and HR records management.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, leave, and benefits with stakeholders.
• Ensure HR data accuracy and timely documentation.
• Support HR audits, reporting, and process improvements.
• Promote gender equity and a inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to maintain talent pipelines.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Business acumen and stakeholder mgmt

Detail-oriented and organized

Ownership mindset and proactive

Knowledge of employment laws and HR

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / Business Admin or related

Job description

The incumbent works closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role supports workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness to drive business performance.

The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor and the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.

• Support workforce planning to address manpower needs and retention challenges.

Employee Support & Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, including policies, employee relations, and workplace concerns.

• Advise managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and HR best practices.

• Support employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Support learning and development initiatives to strengthen workforce capabilities.

• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training programmes.

• Guide managers on performance management, including goal setting and performance reviews.

• Support succession planning and career development initiatives.

HR Operations & Administration

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, exits, and employee records management.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of HR documentation, employment letters, and employee lifecycle transactions.

• Coordinate payroll inputs, leave administration, attendance matters, and benefits administration with relevant stakeholders and shared services teams.

• Maintain accurate HR data, reports, and employee records in HR systems.

• Support HR audits, reporting, and documentation to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Support initiatives that promote gender equity and an inclusive workplace culture.

• Ensure fair and consistent HR practices across teams.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to maintain a steady pipeline of talent.

• Support manpower planning and workforce optimization.

Compliance

• Ensure HR policies comply with employment laws and company regulations.

• Support HR best practices.

Requirements

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

• Minimum 2 years of HR experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner role

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

• Good business acumen and stakeholder management skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy