Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Coherent Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site at Kallang Sector

5-day work week

Job summary

Coherent Corp. located in Singapore seeks an experienced HR Generalist/HR Business Partner to support manufacturing operations. You will drive onboarding, offboarding, payroll inputs, attendance, and employee relations, while partnering with managers on workforce planning and development.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, and HRIS proficiency (Oracle, UKG). On-site at Kallang Sector with a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HR Generalist or HRBP, manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll, attendance systems, and employment law.
• Experience in employee relations and HR programs.
• Experience leading HR process improvements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to build an inclusive culture.
• Drive the employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, documentation.
• Administer benefits and HR inquiries.
• Prepare payroll inputs and attendance records.
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary cases, grievances, policy interpretation.
• Support annual HR processes: calibration, engagement, learning, compensation.
• Drive process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Prepare HR reports: headcount, turnover, training, attendance, metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Collaborate with managers on workforce planning and development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR

Tools

Oracle

UKG

Job description

• Partner with business leader to build a positive and inclusive culture
• Drive the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to HR-related enquiries.
• Prepare payroll inputs and maintain attendance and time management records.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances, and policy interpretation.
• Support and implement annual corporate HR processes including performance calibration, engagement initiatives, talent management & learning, and compensation cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency, and supporting Lean or process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, including headcount, turnover, training, attendance, and other HR metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with managers to support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with business leader to build a positive and inclusive culture
• Drive the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to HR-related enquiries.
• Prepare payroll inputs and maintain attendance and time management records.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances, and policy interpretation.
• Support and implement annual corporate HR processes including performance calibration, engagement initiatives, talent management & learning, and compensation cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency, and supporting Lean or process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, including headcount, turnover, training, attendance, and other HR metrics.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Partner with managers to support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resourcesand or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of payroll administration, time attendance systems, and employment legislation.
• Experience in employee relations and implementing HR programs.
• Experience participating in or leading HR process improvement initiatives is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Oracle, UKG)
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and self-disciplined with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Open to continuous learning, ongoing organizational changes, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite @ Kallang Sector
• Working Pattern: 5-day work week; 9.00 am to 6.30 pm

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organisation, and contribute towards making Singapore a great place to work.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!