HR Business Partner

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their Office of Human Resources. This role involves partnering with Research Centres to manage HR functions, advising on policies, and supporting recruitment efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• A recognized 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.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful with good organizational and planning abilities.
• IT-savvy with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work well in a team and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Meticulous and able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner and support Research Centres' Directors in HR functions.
• Establish understanding of recruitment needs and hire suitable talents.
• Provide advice on NUS HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with business units for manpower planning and budgeting.
• Act as contact point for employee relations issues.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks for operational excellence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Planning abilities

Analytical skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

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