HR Business Partner

Cathay Petroleum International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and commodities firm in Singapore is looking for an HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support and drive talent acquisition and management. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in commodities trading or financial services. You'll partner with internal stakeholders, support workforce strategy, and build employer branding through digital platforms. Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR experience in commodities trading, energy, or financial services.
• Proven business partner to senior leaders with a balance of strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of global HR practices and labour laws in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to provide HR solutions for performance and growth.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Support succession planning for critical roles.

Skills

HR experience in commodities trading

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Company Profile

Cathay Petroleum International was established in 2003 as an independent physical trading business. For almost 20 years, we have been sourcing crude oil from all over the world and delivering cargoes to satisfied consumers and customers whenever and wherever they need them. Today, we are a global energy and commodities group that trades millions of barrels of oil a week. Every day, our experienced team works together to add value to the international commodities market. Our strong capital position and robust network of relationships has enabled us to grow from strength to strength and retain a record of profitability.

Our head office is situated in Singapore, the centre of the world’s busiest energy routes, allowing us to easily manage the flow of energy from West to East. In 2021, Cathay was proud to expand our growing organisation by opening a new trading office in London, allowing our traders to work more efficiently covering all trading hours.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a trusted advisor to the Management Team, aligning HR strategies with commercial and operational priorities. This role provides strategic and hands‑on HR support, driving talent acquisition, talent management, organisational development, workforce planning and employee engagement. The HRBP will also leverage digital tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, the corporate website and other talent solutions to strengthen recruitment and employer branding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with key internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and provide HR solutions that enable performance and growth
• Contribute to workforce strategy, including organisational design, succession planning, and headcount optimisation
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Develop a graduate programme for junior roles
• Leverage digital platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, corporate website) to attract top talent and strengthen employer branding
• Identify skill gaps and design training for technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities
• Support career pathing and succession planning for critical roles, ensuring future leadership pipeline
• Benchmark pay structures, bonus schemes, and incentives competitive within the commodities sector
• Act as a culture ambassador, reinforcing diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across functions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in commodities trading, energy, or financial services
• Proven track record as a business partner to senior leaders, balancing strategic and operational HR responsibilities
• Strong understanding of global HR practices, labour law, and mobility policies in Singapore
• Experience with LinkedIn and employer branding campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Established network in the commodities sector in Singapore and globally

COMPENSATION

Salary will commensurate with qualifications & experience. Please submit your resume to [e-mail]

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.