Manager, HR Business Partnering

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced HR leader to take the lead on change management, KPI tracking, and regulatory liaison for Group HR across East Asia. You will design, maintain and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with local requirements.

The role covers policy formalisation, employee lifecycle governance, payroll and records, and collaboration with internal and external regulators.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business, Human Resources or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll and administration.
• Experience in financial services sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review processes and SOPs to streamline for effectiveness and consistency.
• Maintain employee and branch records and ensure timely cascade to Group HR.
• Oversee payroll, leave administration and statutory compliance obligations.
• Liaise with regulators and participate in regulatory reporting.
• Prepare branch reports and dashboards in line with policies.
• Manage manpower activities and relationships with external vendors.
• Provide HR support across the East Asia region as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

This role is responsible for taking the lead and delivery of HR change management by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to be measured and by tracking and communicating these results. Represent Group HR for internal and external local regulatory/ statutory authorities.

This role is responsible for taking the lead and delivery of HR change management by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to be measured and by tracking and communicating these results. Represent Group HR for internal and external local regulatory/ statutory authorities. This role is also responsible for the design, maintenance and update of policies and procedures ensuring adherence to local regulatory and group’s requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review current processes and procedures in line with bank strategies as well as local legislative requirements. Formalise by creating policies and SOPs with an aim to streamline for effectiveness and to ensure consistencies in processes.
• Review staff Rules and Regulations (employee handbook) and all letter templates in a regular basis to ensure legal compliance and in line with business strategy. On/ Off Boarding and supporting employee Life-Cycle.
• Ensure accurate and effective maintenance of employee and branch records. Ensure cascade to Group HR.
• Take responsibility for resourcing and manpower activities ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Create effective processes to implement annual HR activities such as performance management, learning activities, employee survey etc.
• Be responsible for liaison with internal and external governing bodies/ Regulators etc. including filing and submissions of regulatory reports.
• Be responsible for bank readiness for audit and compliance checks.
• Be accountable for staff payroll, leave administration, disbursal, reporting and payment of all statutory requirements.
• Prepare and manage the preparation and maintenance of reports.
• Manage manpower vendors and related processes effective; ensure compliance to local regulatory guidelines for outsourcing.
• Ensure communication and implementation to HR and other policies.
• Stay abreast of market intelligence, update group function as and when required; manage and develop relationships with external vendors.
• Assist with HR relationship with stakeholders, employee engagement and communication.
• Provide HR support within East Asia region as and when required.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and duties assigned by Manager.

Regulatory compliance

• Ensure employees and the branch operates within the requirements of FAB Policy & Procedures.
• Ensure payroll along with benefits for employees is processed in timely manner without any delay and errors.
• Take complete ownership of regulatory compliance and adherence to it in timely manner as required by authorities.
• Ensure relevant labour compliances as applicable are filed in time.
• Be responsible for liaison with internal and external governing bodies/ regulators, etc.
• Take accountability for bank readiness for internal as well as external audit and compliance checks.

Reporting

• Prepare branch reports / dashboard on a timely manner and accurately and meet country/group requirements, policies and quality standards.
• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.

Requirements / Qualifications

• University Degree in Business, Human Resources or equivalent.
• 5 plus years of experience in HR operations, payroll and administration.
• Prior experience in similar capacity within the financial services sector, preferably with a small to medium sized organization is essential.
• Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work across with stakeholder at different levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; excel, etc.
• Expertise in HR operations, policy development, HR communication.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Willing to learn, collaborate, go the extra mile and demonstrate high level of integrity with ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members,.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate HR partnering acumen and build relationship with stakeholders.