Human Resources Director

Confidential; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Director, Human Resources to lead HR across functions, shaping people strategies to grow the business and transform capability.

Reporting to the CHRO, you will partner with senior leaders, drive workforce planning, leadership development and change management, while ensuring governance, compliance and a high-performance culture across regional operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading HR strategy and transformation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with senior partners.
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines in regional or international settings.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits, governance and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategy by partnering with business leaders to translate priorities into initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR advice on design, workforce planning and talent management.
• Lead talent development, succession planning and leadership programs.
• Oversee HR functions including payroll, HR operations and employee relations.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic HR

Talent management

Change management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Reporting to the CHRO, the Director, Human Resources will provide leadership across the HR functions and drive key people strategies that support business growth, organizational capability and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive HR Strategy – Partner with Business Leaders and Senior Management to translate business priorities into effective HR strategies and initiatives.
• Strategic HR Partnership – Provide strategic HR advice on organization design, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, succession planning, organizational capability and change management.
• Build a High-Performance Culture – Foster a values-driven culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, innovation, employee engagement and business performance.
• Lead HR Functions – Provide strategic leadership and oversight across key HR areas, including HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Operations, Employee Relations and HRIS.
• Develop Talent & Leadership – Lead talent management, succession planning, leadership development and career development initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Drive HR Transformation – Lead HR transformation, digitalization, HRIS, process improvement, people analytics and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience.
• Oversee Rewards & Governance – Support the development and implementation of competitive and sustainable compensation, benefits and rewards strategies, while ensuring sound HR governance and compliance with applicable employment legislation.
• Manage Workforce & Resources – Lead manpower planning, HR budgeting and workforce cost management, with a focus on productivity, effectiveness and cost optimization.
• Strengthen HR Capability – Lead, coach and develop the HR leadership team and build a high-performing, collaborative and business-focused HR function.
• Support Senior Management – Provide HR insights, workforce analytics and recommendations to support business and people-related decision-making, and contribute to key Group HR projects and initiatives.
• Stay Ahead of HR Trends – Monitor emerging HR practices, employment trends, technology and government initiatives to identify opportunities to strengthen the organization's people agenda.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. Relevant professional HR certification is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 8 years in a senior HR leadership or Head of Function role.
• Proven experience leading multiple HR disciplines in a regional, international or multi-business environment.
• Strong track record in HR strategy, organizational transformation, talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits, HR governance, employment legislation and employee relations.
• Experience in HR digitalization, HRIS, process improvement and people analytics is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical and effective people strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in retail, food & beverage, hospitality, manufacturing or consumer businesses would be an advantage.