Human Resources Manager - Singapore

StandardAero; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible benefits

Bonus opportunities

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

StandardAero’s Singapore site seeks an accomplished Human Resources Manager to partner with site leadership on people strategies, oversee employee relations, performance, payroll, and compliance across the operation.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, and development efforts, while promoting a respectful, high‑performing culture aligned with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience in operations or manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations and HR best practices.
• Experience in regulated environments (aerospace, manufacturing or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR partnership: advise site leadership on workforce strategy and people decisions.
• Employee relations & compliance: lead investigations, policy interpretation, and ensure local law compliance.
• Talent management & workforce planning: oversee recruiting, onboarding, succession, and development.
• Compensation, benefits & HR operations: manage payroll, budgets, and benefits administration.
• Culture, engagement & change management: drive engagement, change programs, and safety culture.
• Leadership & team development: mentor site HR staff and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

The Human Resources Manager – Singapore will be responsible to execute all HR tasks and projects, assist in resolving personnel issues while displaying professional conduct in the service delivery of all HR functions. This position is a key member of the team and will be a business partner to all onsite functions at the Singapore location for Commercial Engine Services (CES). The Human Resources Manager – Singapore serves as the primary HR leader for a StandardAero operational site, partnering closely with site leadership to deliver people strategies that support safety, quality, operational excellence, and business performance. This role is responsible for all aspects of human resources at the site, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, labor compliance, performance management, and organizational effectiveness, while ensuring alignment with corporate HR policies and aerospace regulatory requirements. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to deal with sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership on workforce strategy, organizational design, and people‑related decisions.
• Translate business objectives into effective HR strategies that support productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with Corporate and Divisional HR teams to deploy enterprise initiatives at the site level.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws, company policies and Tripartite guidelines issued by the Ministry of Manpower.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and high‑performance culture aligned with StandardAero values.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Oversee site recruiting efforts in partnership with Talent Acquisition, ensuring timely hiring of skilled aerospace and technical talent.
• Oversee the entity’s work pass administration and monitor the company's workforce ratio such as foreign worker quota, dependency ratio Ceiling, MOM Compass framework to ensure legal compliance for the business entity.
• Lead onboarding, succession planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Support performance management processes, coaching leaders on effective goal setting and feedback.
• Identify development needs and partner with Learning & Development to deliver training solutions.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Administer compensation programs, including merit cycles, incentive plans, and job evaluations, in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Supervise the administration of monthly and year end payroll processing, annual reporting. Ensure compliance to statutory submissions and mandatory periodic reporting for CPF, SDL, IRAS, MOM.
• Support benefits enrollment, leave administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure accurate HR data management and reporting in HR systems.
• Manage site-level HR budgets and resources as applicable.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Lead employee engagement initiatives and action planning based on survey results.
• Support change management efforts related to growth, restructuring, or process improvements.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance culture consistent with aerospace industry standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• May lead or mentor site HR staff or HR representatives, as applicable.
• Model StandardAero leadership behaviors and promote continuous improvement within the HR function.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary educationin Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience supporting operations or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex employee issues.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (aerospace, manufacturing, aviation, or similar).

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, aviation MRO, or industrial/manufacturing settings.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.
• Employee flexible benefit
• Bonus Opportunities and Annual Wage supplement
• Learning & Training opportunities
• Career and skills development opportunities.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.