HR Business Partner

StarHub Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub Ltd. is seeking an HR Partner to act as a strategic advisor to business leadership, translating priorities into practical people plans. You will independently manage a broad range of people matters to strengthen capability, engagement and performance.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on HR leadership to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. You will lead workforce planning, performance management and employee relations, partnering with leaders to design design and

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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership with executive leadership to translate priorities into people strategies and action plans
• Talent and workforce planning including headcount management, role design, succession planning, and capability development
• Employee relations as a trusted advisor on workplace issues, confidentiality, and escalation of complex cases
• Oversee performance management cycles, including goal setting, appraisals, and development discussions

Skills

Advisory

Data literacy

Execution

Collaboration

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

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

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