Plant HR Head, Tuas, Singapore

Viatris; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Plant HR Head for its manufacturing facility in Tuas. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic HR leader, managing site-wide HR functions and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, 15+ years of progressive HR experience, and expertise in industrial relations. This pivotal role powers employee engagement and culture within a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years within Singapore’s manufacturing setup.
• Proven experience managing industrial relations and union matters.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to site leadership.
• Lead site-wide HR functions, including performance management and talent acquisition.
• Drive manpower planning and workforce analytics.

Skills

Strategic HR management

Stakeholder management

Employee engagement

Industrial relations

Coaching and mentoring

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields

Postgraduate qualifications preferred

Job description

Position Title: Plant HR Head, Tuas API Manufacturing Facility

Location: Tuas, Singapore

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

1. Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance,
2. Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
3. Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Plant HR Head role will make an impact:

Role Purpose

Strategic HR Leader to head the Human Resources function at API manufacturing facility in Tuas, Singapore. The role will support the Site Leadership Team and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive a successful business transition, embed robust HR practices and foster a high‑performance culture. This position reports to the Regional HR Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to site leadership and aligning people strategy with business goals.
• Lead site‑wide HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and workforce development.
• Drive manpower planning, cost optimization, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore’s labor laws, regulatory standards, and internal governance frameworks.
• Manage union engagement and industrial relations especially post‑transition.
• Coach managers and employees on HR best practices to build a high‑performance, compliant work culture.
• Lead employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the site HR team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Collaborate with local and regional teams for consistent execution of HR strategies.

Qualification and Experience

Candidates are expected to have the following qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years within Singapore’s manufacturing setup.
• Proven experience managing industrial relations and union matters; familiarity with NTUC frameworks is a plus.
• In‑depth knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or large‑scale manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated success in team management and proven leadership during organizational transitions.
• Strategic thinker with operational agility.
• Expertise in manpower planning, cost control, and HR metrics.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective coaching and influencing skills.
• High integrity, resilience, and adept at navigating complex HR challenges.