HR Business Partner

Legrand, North America; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support their Data, Power & Control team. This role involves overseeing staffing, benefits management, and compliance with labor laws while ensuring HR initiatives align with business objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR-related fields and 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment. The position promotes employee engagement and supports operational growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore HR practices and labor law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and onboarding, manage compensation and benefits.
• Assist employees with benefits issues and new employee benefits.
• Manage the performance review process for the assigned location.

Skills

Experience with HRIS systems – Oracle preferred

Exceptional people skills

Strong influencing skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to balance people needs with business needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field

3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Oracle

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Data, Power & Control – Starline Team in Tuas, Singapore. The HR Business Partner will join the rapidly expanding Data, Power and Control (DPC) Starline team as the sole HR representative at our Singapore facility. This role will provide support to our Operations team, which consists of approximately 100 employees. In this role, you will collaborate closely with operational leaders at the Singapore site to align HR initiatives with business objectives, foster employee engagement, and cultivate a high‑performance culture. You will be instrumental in managing various HR functions to ensure our people practices enhance operational efficiency and support our growth initiatives.

What Will You Do?

• Oversee staffing and onboarding, manage compensation and benefits, address employee relations, organize company events, facilitate training and development, interpret and apply policies, ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and handle HR/payroll system transactions.
• Interface with Corporate HR staff on HR projects and implement new or revised policies, processes and programs; coordinate with HR Operations on day‑to‑day HR activities.
• Assist with the development of policies, practices and procedures as they relate to Human Resources.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee all areas of Human Resources responsibilities to assure compliance with all regulations.
• Provide compensation & benefits support to employees and managers in administration.
• Assist employees with benefits issues and new employee benefits.
• Manage the performance review process for the assigned location.
• Monitor review activity to ensure each step in the annual performance cycle is completed promptly.
• Drive upskilling of managers around individual development.
• Coach managers and supervisors on meaningful goal setting, development and performance feedback discussions; craft clear and defensible messages about performance issues.
• Support HRIS system administration; generate and process job and personnel changes.
• Create queries and ad‑hoc reports to provide data for audits, compensation planning, benefits billing, health and safety programs and related HR projects.
• Support payroll department with requests and attendance submissions.
• Manage employee recognition projects and activities to support HR initiatives and employee relations/morale programs.
• Organize and implement employee events, wellness programs, and other company‑sponsored activities.
• Recruit, screen and refer internal and external candidates for open positions, including professional, support, production and temporary positions.
• Follow established hiring procedures, including reference checks and screening.
• Coordinate the orientation of new and reassigned employees.
• Ensure documentation and maintenance of all employee personnel records.
• Maintain positive employee relations by counselling, mentoring and problem‑solving with supervisors and associates.
• Respond to employee requests for information on benefits, policies, or employment matters and keep leadership informed of any issues.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 3‑5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a global business with more than $100M revenue.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience with HRIS systems – Oracle preferred.
• Experience with compensation analysis and benchmarking.
• Knowledge of complex disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and absence management.
• In‑depth knowledge of Singapore HR practices and labor law.
• Exceptional people skills; able to interact with employees at all levels and vendors/suppliers professionally.
• Strong influencing skills; able to influence without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; close attention to detail; able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Effective listening; able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding.
• Highly collaborative; able to work in a team‑based environment.
• Strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, e‑mail and meeting management.
• Ability to use internet and web‑based resources efficiently.
• Solid business acumen and understanding of functional areas within the business.
• Ability to balance people needs with business needs.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. The job description does not alter the at‑will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legrand is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing