HR Business Partner

Legrand; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Singapore. The role involves supporting a team of 100 employees in managing HR functions, aligning initiatives with business goals, and fostering employee engagement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive HR experience, and strong knowledge of Singapore HR practices. This position is crucial for operational efficiency and promoting a high-performance culture within the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and onboarding, manage employee relations.
• Interface with Corporate HR staff on HR projects.
• Assist with the development of HR policies and practices.

Skills

HRIS experience

Compensation analysis

Knowledge of Singapore HR practices

People skills

Strong organizational skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

3-5 years of HR experience

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

Position Description

Ata 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, implement new or revised policies, processes and programs, and handle day‑to‑day HR activities.
• Assist with the development of policies, practices and procedures related to Human Resources.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee all areas of Human Resources responsibilities to assure that all regulations are complied with.
• Provide support to both employees and managers in compensation and benefits administration.
• Assist employees with benefits issues, new employee benefits and related matters.
• Manage the performance review process for the assigned location and monitor review activity to ensure each step in the annual performance cycle is completed on time.
• Drive upskilling of managers around individual development, coach managers and supervisors on performance feedback discussions, and craft defensible messages for performance issues.
• Support HRIS system administration, generate and process job and personnel changes, create queries and ad hoc reports 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, employee relations and morale programs, including employee events, wellness programs, and company‑sponsored activities.
• Recruit, screen and refer internal and external candidates to fill open positions, follow established hiring procedures, conduct reference checks and screening, coordinate new employee orientation, maintain employee personnel records, maintain positive employee relations, counsel, mentor and problem‑solve with supervisors and associates.
• Perform 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 in revenue

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

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

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. Further 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

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short‑term and long‑term disability benefit plans, above‑benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network.

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry‑leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world‑class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer