HR Business Partner (Assistant Manager / Manager), Faculty of Law

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is looking for an HR Business Partner (Assistant Manager / Manager) to join their Faculty of Law. You will collaborate with various HR teams to manage HR functions for Research staff and support recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of HR experience, and excellent communication skills. This role requires strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work under pressure. Join us to contribute to the vibrant community at the university.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in HR.
• 3 years as an HR Business Partner in higher education or research.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of HR functions for Research and Contingent staff.
• Work closely with Centre Directors and Managers for recruitment.
• Provide HR policy advice to business units.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised Bachelor’s degree in HR Management

Tools

MS Office applications (including MS Excel)

Job description

Job Title

HR Business Partner (Assistant Manager / Manager), Faculty of Law

Posting Start Date

18/11/2025

About the Role

Come and join our team! We are a team of dedicated and committed HR Business Partners who support the mission of NUS, Faculty of Law. NUS Law is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school. Staffed by an outstanding permanent faculty diverse in origin and qualifications, NUS Law is dedicated to building a vibrant community and creating an environment that facilitates critical thinking and reflection on the fundamental legal issues confronting our interconnected world.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a key member of the HR Partnering team at NUS Law, you will work closely with HR functional teams and HR Shared Services Team within the Office of Human Resources to meet the needs of your stakeholders and the University. Your main responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Partner and support the Research Centres’ Directors / Principal Investigators / Managers to manage, in a proactive and consultative approach, a full spectrum of HR functions for Research and Contingent staff.
• Establish a clear understanding of the recruitment needs of the Research Centres and work closely with the Centre Directors and Managers to hire suitable talents.
• Provide professional advice on the interpretation of NUS HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with business units to carry out manpower planning and budgeting, including Expenditure of Manpower (EOM) budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Act as a contact point for employee relations issues, provide accurate assessment of situations and HR advice to business units.
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence across HR functions.

Qualifications

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree, preferably with specialist qualification in Human Resource Management.
• At least 5 years’ working experience, including 3 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in higher education or research sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful with good organisational and planning abilities.
• IT-savvy with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including MS Excel.
• Able to work well in a team and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Meticulous, able to work well under pressure and committed to meeting tight deadlines.

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: Office of Human Resources
• Department : HR Partnering - BTC-LAW/CIL
• Employee Referral Eligible:
• Job requisition ID : 31000