HR Director - Medical industry

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of HR / HR Director to lead the Human Resources function for a Medical related company. The role involves strategic HR leadership, talent management, and compliance governance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of employment regulations across APAC/EMEA. This position offers the chance to drive people strategies that support growth and transformation in international markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in the Medical industry.
• Experience handling and leading APAC/EMEA roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment regulations across APAC and/or EMEA regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the HR strategy for overseas business growth.
• Lead talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives.
• Design and implement organization structures and succession plans.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Talent Management

Organization Development

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Compliance & Governance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of HR / HR Director to lead the Human Resources function for Medical related company.

This role will serve as a key HR business partner to regional and global leaders, driving people strategies that support our growth and transformation across international markets.

*Majority of role would be related Hiring for overseas roles at first, followed by other strategic, operation areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute the HR strategy to support the overseas business growth, aligning with company vision and values.
• Talent Management: Lead talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives to build a strong international leadership pipeline.
• Organization Development: Design and implement organization structures, competency frameworks, and succession plans for global operations.
• Performance & Rewards: Oversee performance management, compensation, and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Foster a high-performance culture through proactive communication, engagement, and employee well-being programs.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure HR operations and policies are compliant with local labor laws and aligned with global standards.
• Collaboration with HQ: Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and HQ teams to roll out global initiatives effectively across regions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in Medical industry.
• Experience to handle and lead of APAC/EMEA roles.
• Proven track record in developing HR strategies and executing people transformation projects across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of employment regulations across APAC and/or EMEA regions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (Mandarin proficiency is an advantage to liaise with the stakeholders).
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on capability and strong cultural adaptability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

https://www.kingfisherintl.com/

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