Senior HR Manager

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global container liner based in Singapore is seeking a Senior HR Manager to drive their people strategy. The role involves developing HR strategies, leading recruitment initiatives, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws. Ideal candidates have significant HR experience, preferably in maritime, and possess strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR Generalist experience with 3+ years in a senior role.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition and HRIS.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies for talent management and workforce development.
• Lead recruitment for mid to senior-level roles in APAC.
• Manage performance reviews and employee training programs.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Employee Engagement

HR Analytics

Leadership Skills

Compliance with Labor Laws

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Salling Search is proud to partner with a leading global container liner, headquartered in Singapore, known for innovative and sustainable shipping solutions. Our client seeks a Senior HR Manager to drive their people strategy in a dynamic, international environment.

Role OverviewThe Senior HR Manager (Generalist) will assist with HR initiatives for our client’s Singapore hub, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and strategic alignment with their global container shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops HR strategies for talent management, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Leads recruitment for mid to senior-level maritime and corporate roles in APAC.
• Enhances employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion through targeted initiatives.
• Manages performance reviews, training programs, and career development.
• Ensures compliance with Singapore employment laws and maritime regulations.
• Supports change management and leverages HR analytics for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; Master’s or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 8+ years of HR Generalist experience, with 3+ years in a senior role, ideally in maritime or logistics.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, HRIS (e.g., Workday), and Singapore labor laws.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; fluency in English (Mandarin a plus, as the role involves communication with Chinese speaking stakeholders).

Interested candidates may reach out to Jenelle Pang at [e-mail] or Sanjay Eligeson at [e-mail] for more information.

Salling Search Pte Ltd (EA License No: 15S7671)

Sanjay s/o Eligeson (Reg No: R1985250)

Jenelle Pang Limin (Reg No: R24121215)