Manager, HR Policy & Governance

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the education sector in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to shape and implement HR policies. The successful candidate will have a strong HR business partnering background and expertise in Singapore's employment legislation. This role offers a chance to influence policies directly contributing to workforce sustainability in an impactful setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record at the senior manager level in HR policy development and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore’s employment legislation and regulations.
• Ability to translate complex policies into practical guidance for leaders and staff.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement HR policies and frameworks to support organizational goals.
• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with long-term objectives.
• Provide advice on HR matters impacting employees and the organization.

Skills

HR business partnering

Policy development

Knowledge of employment legislation

Strategic acumen

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the company

This is a vibrant, forward-thinking leader in the education sector, committed to nurturing talent and sparking innovation. With a clear vision for the future, the organization is redefining learning experiences and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

About the role

As a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing HR policies and frameworks to support organizational goals. You will partner closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure HR strategies are aligned with long-term objectives while maintaining compliance with employment regulations and best practices. The role will involve reviewing, developing, and refining HR policies, driving consistency across people processes, and providing trusted advice on a wide range of HR matters that impact both employees and the wider organization.

What we’ll like to see in you

You should bring a strong foundation in HR business partnering, with a proven track record at the senior manager level in policy development, implementation, and governance. Strong knowledge of Singapore’s employment legislation and regulations is essential, coupled with the ability to translate complex policies into practical guidance for leaders and staff. We are looking for someone who demonstrates both strategic acumen and operational excellence, with strong interpersonal skills to influence, engage, and build credibility across diverse groups of stakeholders.

Why you’ll love this role

This is an opportunity to be part of an impactful environment where you can shape HR practices at an institutional level. You will have the platform to design and influence policies that directly contribute to the employee experience and the sustainability of the workforce. With strong leadership visibility, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference while working in a mission-driven and intellectually vibrant setting.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.