Regional HR Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceuticals company in Singapore is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to provide support to the Commercial management team in APAC. Candidates should have over 8 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of Singapore's labor laws. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, performance management, and talent processes. Join a team that values leadership and effective HR solutions in a fast-paced virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in human resources required.
• Wide knowledge of labor law, particularly for Singapore.
• Experience with HR business systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership and direction within the defined scope.
• Manage and facilitate performance and talent management processes.
• Lead and resolve employee relations concerns.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Consultative skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or related field

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will act as a trusted HR advisor and partner to the Commercial management team in APAC. Collaborate and partner with the appropriate HR leaders and management level to provide support to managers and employees within the defined HR strategy and principles. Has responsibility and accountability (liaising as need with teams such as Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.) for onboarding and off boarding, legal/employee relations, training, culture, engagement, performance management, job description management, compensation and benefits.

Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to drive organizational consensus, and results. Continuously identify and implement effective and efficient HR solutions. Key liaison between employees and the company to provide a world class workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership and direction for the site within the defined scope of responsibility
• Use in-depth expertise and experience to provide HR business partner support for various HR initiatives.
• Provide advice, clarification and follow-up on policies, procedures, benefits and compensation related items for employees, managers and global HR partners. Interprets and administers HR policies, procedures, guidelines and programs, always ensuring alignment with global West in a consistent manner.
• Manage and facilitate performance and talent management processes and programs, individual development plans and succession planning activities.
• Exercise of best practices to partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure staffing needs are met and conduct a thorough analysis and proposing an offer based on partnership with Compensation team.
• Lead, manage, address, and resolve employee relations concerns, including conducting thorough and objective investigations while keeping the appropriate parties informed.
• Liaise with Legal for statutory and legal issues to keep management updated with the latest statutory requirements relating to the employment of staff.
• Manage and handle the offboarding/termination process including exit interviews and systems changes; schedule, conduct exit interview and analysis of trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or related field required

Work Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in human resources required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Wide knowledge of labor law - in particular for Singapore.
• Strong consultative, interpersonal and client orientation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information and issues in a discrete manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced virtual environment in a global organization.
• Trustworthy, inclusive, communication and presentation to diverse and large audiences, decision making, planning and organizing, personal accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and respond timely to changing requirements and to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Change Management skills.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description .
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies.
• Experience and knowledge of multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience with HR business systems.

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year