People & Culture Manager

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international shipping company in Singapore is seeking a People & Culture Manager to align HR strategies with business goals. This pivotal role involves strategic HR leadership alongside hands-on execution, including employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. With a minimum of 10 years of HR experience required, including 5 in management, the ideal candidate will possess strong HR knowledge and communication skills. This role offers the chance to drive HR transformation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge across various HR disciplines including payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Align people strategies with business goals across designated business units.
• Conduct meetings with business units to analyze HR trends.
• Oversee end-to-end HR processes including talent management and recruitment.

Skills

HR experience

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational development

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Job description

About the company

This organization is an international shipping business with a strong presence in Singapore and a commitment to building a people‑centric, high‑performance culture. It operates in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement, capability building, and employee engagement remain central to its growth. The company prioritizes strategic HR partnership and aims to foster a supportive and future‑ready workforce.

About the role

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for aligning people strategies with business goals across designated business units. This role blends strategic HR leadership with hands‑on execution. You will partner closely with line management on areas such as employee relations, performance management, organizational planning, policy interpretation, expatriate administration, and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting regular meetings with business units, analyzing HR trends, resolving complex employee matters, advising on workforce planning and restructures, and driving improvements to workplace morale and productivity. You will also oversee end‑to‑end HR processes including talent management, succession planning, compensation and benefits cycles, recruitment activities, learning and development initiatives, and change management programs. The position includes supervisory duties and the opportunity to mentor and guide HR team members.

What we’ll like to see in you

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial capacity. Experience in a multinational environment and regional office set‑up is strongly preferred. You should possess deep knowledge across various HR disciplines, including end‑end payroll processing and compensation, performance management, employee and union relations, organizational development, diversity, workforce planning, and employment law. Strong communication skills, solid analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to understand organizational structures and job frameworks are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT aptitude are required. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification is preferred.

Why you’ll love this role

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape organizational culture and deliver meaningful people‑focused initiatives. You will influence leaders, design HR strategies, and implement programs that strengthen engagement, development, retention, and organizational capability. With both strategic autonomy and operational variety, the position is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving people challenges, and driving HR transformation in a growing business environment.

Agency

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