Manager, Human Resources

Energizer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Energizer Holdings, Inc. is recruiting for an HR Manager to lead the Singapore manufacturing site’s HR function. You will guide a team of four HR professionals and partner with regional HR to align workforce planning, talent management, recruitment, and employee relations with business goals.

The role ensures compliance with Singapore employment laws, oversees payroll governance and HR audits, and drives HR process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of functional HR and business partnership experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore labor/employment laws as they pertain to HR practices.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence for desired outcomes and challenge leaders constructively.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (desirable).
• Experience coaching line managers and balancing strategic partnership with administrative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Coach and develop HR team members and ensure service delivery.
• Manage HR priorities and drive continuous improvement across HR processes.
• Lead workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on hiring and rewards.
• Drive adherence to Energizer’s compensation/rewards principles among leaders.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Advanced degree

HR Certification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The HR Manager serves as the Human Resources lead for Energizer's Singapore manufacturing site and associated functional teams. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources EMEA & APAC (UK-based), this role is a key member of the Singapore Site Leadership Team and acts as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and business leaders.

The HR Manager is responsible for developing and executing a people strategy that enables business growth, operational excellence, workforce productivity, and organizational effectiveness. The role leads a team of four HR professionals and is accountable for workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, recruitment, labor relations, employee engagement and recruitment.

The role partners closely with regional and global HR teams, Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence to ensure that the Singapore organization has the talent, leadership, and organizational capability required to drive sustainable business performance.

Responsibilities

Universal Accountabilities

• Influence
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

Specific Accountabilities

HR Leadership

• Lead the HR team and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Coach and develop HR team members and ensure effective service delivery.
• Manage HR priorities, build team capability and drive continuous improvement across HR processes.

Workforce Management, Talent & Performance

• Lead quota optimisation and workforce planning activities with the plant leadership team, maximising the effective use of available quotas while balancing operational needs, compliance requirements, and talent availability.
• Lead or participate in talent reviews, succession planning reviews, calibration reviews and performance management where appropriate.Identify organisational capability gaps and recommend appropriate development initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Compensation teams on hiring and reward-related matters.
• Drive awareness and adherence to Energizer’s compensation/rewards principles among people leaders

HR Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders on organisational and people-related matters.
• Support organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with managers to address people-related challenges.
• Serve as a change agent and consultant to the business in support of the Company’s vision, mission, values, culture, strategy, and initiatives.

HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure HR practices are aligned with Singapore employment legislation, MOM and MPH requirements and company policies. Provide guidance, governance, and oversight of policy implementation across the plant.
• Oversee payroll governance, HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Support and coordinate internal and external HR audits.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee HRIS governance and data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for HR automation and process improvements.
• Drive utilization of the HR Operating Model, including manager and colleague self-service

Employee Relations

• Drive positive employee and union relations by building trusted partnerships with union representatives and key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment on business and workforce priorities.
• Manage and provide guidance on employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Coach and support managers on appropriate approaches to complex people situations.
• Handle sensitive employee matters professionally and confidentially.

HR Analytics & Employee Engagement

• Monitor key HR metrics including headcount, attrition, absenteeism, hiring effectiveness, overtime and retention. Provide workforce insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support employee surveys and follow-up actions

May perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

Required Skills and Experience

• University Degree in Human Resources, Business or another related field
• 10-12 years of functional Human Resources and business partnership experience
• Knowledge of Singapore labor/employment laws as they pertain to HR practices
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence for a desired outcome/result
• Ability to respectfully challenge leaders and manager
• Effective at balancing being a strategic partner, change agent, administrative expert, & employee champion
• Fluent in English and Chinese (desire)
• Strong business acumen
• Previous experience coaching line managers
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced Degree (Masters or equivalent)
• Human Resource Certification
• Prior experience with SAP Success Factors

Working Relationships

• Reports to Director, HR EMEA & APAC (UK).
• Key relationships internally will include Plant Manager, Singapore; Functional Managers; Payroll, HRSC; and Global HR team.

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.