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

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Singapore is seeking an HR Business Partner to support Research Centres. The role involves managing HR functions, working closely with Centre Directors, and providing policy advice. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in HR, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position is located at Kent Ridge Campus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' working experience, including 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience in higher education or research sector preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions for Research and Contingent staff.
• Work closely with Centre Directors to hire suitable talents.
• Provide advice on interpretation of HR policies.
• Carry out manpower planning and budgeting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

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

• 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