Manager / Senior Manager, HRBP

SEMBCORP UTILITIES SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Singapore seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support divisions within the Gas & Related Services line of business. This role involves strategic partnership and hands-on HR delivery, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of HR experience and strong stakeholder management skills. Join us in driving Asia’s energy transition!

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of HR experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a business partnering role.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategies with business objectives.
• Support performance management processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Play a role in Powering Asia’s Energy Transition

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Purpose and Scope

This HR Business Partner role is an individual contributor supporting some of the divisions within the Gas & Related Services (GRS) line of business. Reporting to the Head of HR for GRS, the HR Business Partner will serve as a key enabler of business performance through effective people strategies and workforce planning. The role requires both strategic partnership and hands-on HR delivery, with operational support from centralized People Services (Recruitment, Payroll, and HR Operations) and Group HR Centres of Excellence (COEs).

In addition to supporting existing operations, this role will partner with business leaders on new market entry and project bids, ensuring HR readiness for overseas ventures and supporting workforce mobilization in new geographies.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring workforce readiness for current and future needs.
• Collaborate with line managers to forecast manpower requirements, optimize resource allocation, and support recruitment through centralized People Services.
• Provide HR advisory for new market entry and project bids, including workforce planning, manpower costing, compliance with local employment laws, and mobilization readiness.
• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and identification of high-potential employees.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, calibration, and development planning, to foster a high-performance culture.
• Work with managers to identify learning and development needs and facilitate targeted programs to build critical capabilities.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation and compliance with employment legislation.
• Champion employee engagement and change management efforts to strengthen organizational culture.
• Partner with Total Rewards and COEs on compensation, benefits, and recognition programs tailored to business needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, balancing business priorities with employee advocacy.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Head of HR and divisional HRBPs, consolidating and cascading key HR information and initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a business partnering role.
• Strong understanding of HR practices across the employee lifecycle and familiarity with local employment laws.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or related industries preferred.

Skills/competencies & Preferred Characteristics

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with senior leadership
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage complexity across multiple divisions.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead through influence and coordination.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!