Senior HR Business Partner

American President Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Singapore is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to advise on talent management, workforce planning, and change management for a regional portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to drive development, engagement, and effective HR practices across the organization.

In this role, you will lead strategic HR initiatives, ensure legal compliance, coach leaders, and build a high-performing HRBP team while deputizing for the Head of HR when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7–10 years HR experience with 5+ years in a strategic HR generalist role.
• Experience in a global matrix organization with regional/international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement with People Development.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Lead change management efforts to support transformation and growth.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount management.
• Analyze HR data and deliver reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies; support policy development.
• Coach and mentor managers to build leadership capabilities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HRBP team and deputize for Head of HR.
• Represent the company at industry events, universities, and on social media to promote employer branding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

MS Office 365

HR analytics reporting

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

CMA CGM

Permanent contract

Role Overiew

Reporting to the Head of HR (Singapore), you will play a key advisor on talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management to a group of employees in your assigned portfolio. In addition, you will represent the HR function in cross-functional initiatives and external engagements, working closely with the Centre of Excellence (COEs) to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement in collaboration with the People Development team
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Lead change management efforts to support organizational transformation and growth
• Collaborate on workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount management
• Analyze HR data and deliver reports to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies; support policy development and updates
• Coach and mentor managers to build leadership capabilities and enhance team performance
• Lead and develop a high-performing HRBP team; deputize for the Head of HR when required
• Represent the company at industry events, universities, and on social media to promote employer branding

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HR generalist role
• Proven experience in a global matrix organization with regional or international HR collaboration
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment law and HR compliance practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams, manage multiple HR initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence, professionalism, and commercial acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and comfortable working with HR analytics and reporting tools
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.