Manager/Senior Manager, People & Culture Partners

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Singapore seeks a People & Culture Business Partner to align HR strategies with business objectives and manage organisational change. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of HR experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for enhancing the employee experience. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to drive strategic initiatives in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Support organisational change initiatives through effective communication.
• Analyse HR metrics to generate actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic HR management

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Change management

Organisational design

Education

Relevant tertiary education

IHRP certification

Job description

Overview

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

About the Role

As a People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner, you will work closely with the Operating Company’s (OpCo) People & Culture leaders to understand business priorities and workforce needs. You will provide expert HR guidance, deliver integrated people solutions, and enable the organisation to achieve its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Planning – Partner with People & Culture leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, drive workforce planning and organisation design, and deliver performance management, engagement, and annual operating plans.
• Change & Transformation – Support organisational change initiatives through effective communication, training, and employee engagement, applying critical and lateral thinking to address complex people challenges.
• Data & Insights – Analyse HR metrics to generate actionable insights and enable data-driven decision making for business leaders.
• Employee Lifecycle & Global Support – Resolve people matters across the employee lifecycle, support overseas offices on HR practices not yet self-served, and ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Process Innovation & Technology Enablement – Champion continuous improvement by embedding technology and leveraging AI tools to simplify, remove duplications, and automate HR processes.
• Leadership & Capability Building – Guide and coach people managers to strengthen leadership capability and foster a high-performance culture.
• Projects & Initiatives – Lead or participate in projects and initiatives as directed by the Senior Director, P&C Partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary education and IHRP certification.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HR.
• A strategic yet hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-evolving environment.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Demonstrated expertise across HR core competencies, including strategic workforce planning, performance management and remuneration practices.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with ability to interpret data, identify trends, align insights with business priorities, and develop recommendations for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Keen interest in People and HR operations management.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and enabling organisational success.
• Proven track record in establishing, implementing, and executing operational processes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR practices, systems and technologies.
• Practical understanding of labour laws and legislations in the region.