HR Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agricultural firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled HR professional to manage strategic HR initiatives and drive talent management programs. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and change management. The firm values diversity and inclusivity and offers a hybrid work arrangement along with outstanding career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Access to Training and Development

Regular events for team engagement

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR business partnering.
• In-depth knowledge of local labor laws and HR regulations.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert advice on complex employee relations and people management matters.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and provide hiring metrics.

Skills

Strategic HR business partnering

Talent management

Compensation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Advisory

• Deliver expert advice on complex employee relations and people management matters.
• Collaborate with business leaders to drive and support strategic HR initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and provide regular hiring metrics and forecasts.
• Support workforce planning and employee mobility, including visa and relocation guidance.

Talent Rewards & Budget

• Lead the annual compensation review, ensuring data accuracy, calibration, and effective communication.
• Conduct market benchmarking to maintain competitive compensation structures.
• Oversee employee benefits programs and vendor relationships.
• Prepare and manage HR budgets and employment cost reporting.

Talent Management

• Champion a performance-driven culture and manage the performance review process.
• Support global talent initiatives, including development plans for high and low performers.
• Conduct training needs analysis and recommend targeted learning solutions.
• Lead employee engagement surveys and implement action plans based on feedback.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee and compensation data in Workday.
• Coordinate internal HR communications related to staffing changes.
• Develop and enforce HR policies aligned with company standards and legal requirements.
• Manage grievance and complaint resolution processes.

Experiences

• 8 – 10 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on strategic HR business partnering, talent management, and compensation.
• In‑depth knowledge of local labor laws, HR regulations, and best practices.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance and ethical standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage complex, high‑pressure situations.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast‑changing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse cultures and seniority levels.
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to build strong relationships in virtual and remote settings.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data analytics tools; strong analytical mindset.
• Strategic and critical thinking capabilities; willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Solid business acumen and a passion for continuous learning.
• Project and change management experience is a plus.

Languages

• English (Fluent)

Academics

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We Offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity.
• Regular events that foster team engagement.
• Access to Training and Development.
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits.