HR Business Partner

Legrand; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist in electrical and digital solutions in Singapore is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. This role will focus on staffing, onboarding, compensation management, and employee engagement for a team of around 100 employees. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration and 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong people and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off (PTO)

Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off to volunteer

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

• Overseeing staffing and onboarding, managing compensation and benefits.
• Coaching managers on conducting performance feedback discussions.
• Recruits, screens and refers candidates to fill open positions.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Strong influencing skills

Organizational and time management skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

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

Tools

HRIS systems (Oracle preferred)

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 working with 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 and HR Operations on day‑to‑day HR activities.
• Assist with the development of policies, practices and procedures as it relates 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.
• Support 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 timely completion.
• Drive upskilling of managers around individual development.
• Coach managers and supervisors on conducting meaningful goal setting, development and performance feedback discussions.
• Support HRIS system administration, handle generation and processing of job and personnel changes, create queries and ad‑hoc reports, support payroll department with requests and attendance submissions.
• Manage employee recognition projects and activities, including organizing and implementing employee events and meetings, wellness programs and other company‑sponsored activities.
• Recruit, screen and refer internal and external candidates to fill open positions, follow established hiring procedures to ensure comprehensive reference checks and screening.
• Coordinate orientation of new and reassigned employees, including review of employee handbook/policies, processes and procedures and introduction to location layout.
• Maintain employee personnel records and positive employee relations, counsel, mentor, and problem‑solve with supervisors and associates.
• Respond to employee requests for information on benefits, policies or employment matters and keep leadership informed of issues.
• Perform other 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 $100 M in revenue.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Experience with HRIS systems a must; Oracle preferred.
• Experience with compensation analysis and benchmarking required.
• Knowledge of 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, vendors and suppliers professionally.
• 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.
• Ability to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Active listening and focus to 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.
• Ability to balance people needs with 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.

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