Senior HR Business Partner (Korean-speaking)

SAMSUNG ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMSUNG ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support regional commercial and corporate functions from Singapore. You will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, while coordinating with senior management in South Korea.

You will drive organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and DEI initiatives across Southeast Asia & Oceania, with emphasis on data-driven insights and effective employee lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience including 4-6 years in HR business partnering.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Korean required and knowledge of Singapore employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to business leaders in the Regional Office.
• Serving as the main point of contact for employee life cycle activities such as onboarding & offboarding, goal setting, performance evaluation, and grievance management.
• Partnering with HR COEs and functions to improve frameworks and initiatives while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Leverage people analytics to anticipate issues and bring data-driven solutions.
• Lead regional engagement initiatives and DEI programs to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Experience in managing 1-2 direct reports.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data literacy

Multinational experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting into the Regional Head of People Experience for Southeast Asia & Oceania, the Senior HR Business Partner will look after the regional commercial and corporate functions based in the Singapore office and serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, while maintaining close communication with senior management based in South Korea.

Roles & Responsibilities

Business Partnering (RHQ)

• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to business leaders in the Regional Office
• Serving as the main point of contact for employee life cycle activities such as goal setting, performance evaluation, career progression, onboarding & offboarding, and grievance management
• Partnering with HR COEs and functions (Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Shared Services Centre) to improve various frameworks and initiatives, while ensuring compliance with labor laws
• Leverage people analytics and AI to anticipate issues or opportunities and bring data-driven solutions
• Conducting employee- and business leaders-facing briefings on major HR policy changes or initiatives
• Handle employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution

Culture, Engagement, Talent Management (Regional)

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, including engagement survey analysis, action planning, and follow-through with local country teams
• Champion DEI and employee experience initiatives to foster an inclusive and positive workplace environment.
• Lead regional talent initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and organizational design across the region.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
• 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including 4-6 years in HR business partnering
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data literacy
• Experience working in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment is preferred
• Experience in managing 1-2 direct reports is preferred
• Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and labor market
• Fluency in Korean language is required