Senior HR Business Partner

TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to advance its people strategy. This role focuses on business partnering, employee relations, and recruitment, requiring extensive HR experience and knowledge of Singapore employment law. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Interested applicants should apply to [e-mail] before 13 November 2025.

Benefits

5-day work week

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR business partnering with strong expertise in employee relations and recruitment.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to coach and influence managers and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in advancing the people strategy with a focus on business partnering.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to staff, managers, and Directors.
• Foster strong partnerships that balance employee advocacy with organizational priorities.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Postgraduate/HR certifications (CIPD or SHRM preferred)

Job description

The Senior HR Business Partner (Employee Relations and Talent) will play a critical role in advancing Tanglin’s people strategy, with a primary focus on business partnering, employee relations, and recruitment. This position requires both strategic acumen and operational rigour to ensure that Tanglin continues to attract, retain, and develop high‑calibre staff.

Reporting to the Director of People (DoP), the appointee will serve as a trusted advisor to staff, managers, and Directors, fostering strong partnerships that balance employee advocacy with the delivery of organisational priorities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (postgraduate/HR certifications such as CIPD or SHRM preferred).
• Extensive experience in HR business partnering with strong expertise in employee relations and recruitment.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to coach and influence managers and senior leaders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mediation skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated capability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, fair, and high‑performing workplace culture.

Please refer to “Careers” on our website at www.tts.edu.sg for a detailed job description.

5‑day week with annual leave entitlement. Interested applicants, please submit an application letter and detailed resume, stating your current and expected salary, date of availability and contact number to [e-mail]. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 13 November 2025.