HR Business Partner, Associate Manager

KPMG Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Services Pte Ltd is seeking an HR Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders, shaping the people agenda and delivering services that enable success.

You will partner with leaders to drive strategic people initiatives, leverage data to identify trends, and advise on performance, employee relations, and engagement while upholding governance and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strategic partner to business leaders to shape people strategies.
• Use data analytics to identify patterns and inform talent decisions.
• Advise on performance, conduct and complex people matters with professionalism.
• Foster open, inclusive workplace culture and transparent communication.
• Influence leadership through robust analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and COEs to develop and execute people strategies.
• Provide advisory support on performance and employee relations.
• Drive engagement initiatives and ensure effective communication across the org.
• Build credible stakeholder relationships to align people priorities with business goals.
• Ensure governance and compliance with local employment laws and firm policies.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Data-driven insights

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

People analytics

Job description

The People, Performance & Culture (PPC) team is at the heart of making KPMG a great place to work. We implement best-practice programs to attract, recruit, develop, and retain the best and brightest talents. Our team drives the full HR spectrum—from recruitment and manpower planning to performance and talent management and staff communications.

We are looking for a dynamic relationship builder and collaborator to join us as an HR Business Partner (HRBP). In this role, you will partner with our business leaders to shape the people agenda and deliver impactful people services that enable success.

What you will do:

• Strategic People Partnership
  Partner closely with business leaders and internal COEs to co-develop and execute forward-looking people strategies that support business goals. Demonstrate business acumen and anticipate workforce challenges to provide insights that drive talent and capability building. Leverage advanced data analysis to identify trends, interpret large datasets, and deliver accurate, actionable insights within tight timelines.

• Employee Relations and Advisory
  Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, offering guidance on performance, conduct and complex people matters. Promote a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace culture by proactively addressing employee concerns or escalations with professionalism.

• Employee Engagement and Communication
  Drive meaningful engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience across employee lifecycle. Facilitate open, transparent and timely communication between leadership and employees, shaping messaging that builds trust, clarity and alignment.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders to align people strategies with business priorities. Influence leadership decisions through data-driven insights, ensuring recommendations are backed by robust analysis and accurate interpretation.

• Governance and Compliance
  Ensure compliance with local employment laws, regulatory requirements and firm policies. Provide practical guidance on HR best practices while upholding integrity and confidentiality.