HR Manager

Aesopica; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to lead HR strategy and execution. This role involves overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of HR experience, including international exposure, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation is offered with a focus on high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, including 3 years in regional or international HR roles.
• Experience in change management through organisational transitions as company grows.
• Familiar with multi-country HR and compensation & benefits benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategy and execution across talent acquisition and employee engagement.
• Establish and administer compensation & benefits policies.
• Monitor and continuously improve workforce sentiment and retention.

Skills

Integrity

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HR Information Systems

Job description

The Human Resource (HR) Manager is a leadership role that is responsible for driving and evolving our people strategy across the whole company as we grow locally and internationally, combining strategic HR business planning with hands‑on execution of core HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and legal & compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Company‑wide Strategic HR Leadership

Provide Company‑wide HR leadership by aligning HR strategies with business goals and growth plans

Lead and execute in employee life cycle, organisational design, workforce planning, and digital adoption‑&‑integration of HRIS (or similar)

Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI), report insights, and recommend improvements to Senior Management

Continuously improve HR systems and workflows

Kickstart the development of strategies for international multi‑country HR, including workforce planning for Singapore HQ and in‑country workforces; compliance with international labour laws; developing internationally scalable and adaptable HR policies and processes; building HR infrastructure systems to support multi‑country operations (e.g. processes, documentation, reporting, communication); developing international compensation & benefits structures and mobility packages for staff secondments or relocations

Talent Acquisition

Forecast upcoming talent needs by assessing staffing levels, workforce capabilities, skills gaps, and growth plans

Position the Company as an employer‑of‑choice through branding, engagement, and retention strategies

Develop talent‑sourcing strategies to attract mission‑aligned talent

Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment across the whole Company

Guide Line Managers in crafting job descriptions, interview rubrics, and hiring decisions

Onboard new talent to align with Company culture

Employee Engagement

Monitor & continuously improve workforce sentiment (e.g. via Staff Engagement Survey)

Implement initiatives at Company Level to foster a culture of quality (i.e. high‑performance), care, trust, balance & delight

Guide Line Managers to implement initiatives at Department Level to foster team‑bonding and well‑being

Implement initiatives to enhance employee retention and loyalty

Manage grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution with empathy, discretion and fairness

Performance Management

Implement staff performance management framework and career development pathways (including identifying high‑potential staff)

Execute new‑hire confirmation, staff advancement, rotation, and termination

Guide Reporting Officers and staff on goal‑setting, feedback, and growth conversations

Learning & Development

Collaborate with Line Managers to identify skills gaps to be bridged to address both organisational and individual goals for continuous professional development

Coordinate relevant learning opportunities for staff (e.g. workshops, seminars, online courses) with external training providers and internal Training Arm

Support succession planning and career development through targeted learning pathways and mentoring programmes, including for identified high‑potential staff

Compensation & Benefits

Establish and administer compensation & benefits policies

Continuously benchmark policies to remain market‑competitive

Legal & Compliance

Establish and administer Company HR Policies

Maintain and update HR policies, Standard Operating Procedures for HR processes, Staff handbook, and other key HR documentation & communication

Ensure compliance with MOM regulations, fair employment guidelines, and foreign manpower regulations

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH / WHO IS

A high standard of integrity, professionalism and work ethic

High level of discretion in handling confidential personal information

Able and willing to combine strategic planning with hands‑on execution of core HR functions

Strong communication skills, exhibiting both empathy and clarity (unambiguity)

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field

Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with exposure to both strategic and operational HR, including minimum of 3 years in regional or international HR roles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HR Information Systems

Experience in change management through organisational transitions as company grows

Familiar with multi‑country HR, including workforce planning to internationalise a local company; internationalising HR policies, HRIS, HR workflows; cross‑border command and control to align international HR teams with Singapore HQ; compensation & benefits benchmarking across countries

REPORTING LINES

Reports to Snr Management

Direct Reports are HR Business Partner (1 pax)

SUCCESS IS WHEN

Our Company is known as a great place to work by insiders and outsiders.