Senior HR Manager (Regional/Strategy/Maritime/Up to $15k + AWS + VB)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR strategy development and oversee talent acquisition initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in performance management, compensation frameworks, and compliance with Singapore's employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR operations and a collaborative approach to stakeholder management. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing HR strategies and transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in talent acquisition, employee development, and performance management.
• Familiarity with Singapore employment laws and HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment and talent development initiatives.
• Manage performance appraisal cycles and frameworks.
• Ensure competitive compensation and benefits structures.
• Guide employee relations and wellness initiatives.
• Oversee HR operations and compliance with local laws.
• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders across the region.

Skills

HR Strategy Development

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Compensation and Benefits

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Transformation
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and Sub-HQ responsibilities.
  • Drive HR transformation initiatives, including digitalisation, policy enhancement, and process optimisation to strengthen organisational agility, compliance, and competitiveness, while leading continuous improvement in HR systems and workforce planning.
• Talent Acquisition & Development
  • Oversee end-to-end recruitment for key positions, partnering with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and attract top talent. Design, coordinate, and facilitate learning programs that support employee development, performance management, and workplace effectiveness.
  • Drive training and succession planning initiatives to strengthen organisational capability and future readiness.
  • Collaborate with group companies and external partners on scholarship and sponsorship programs to nurture emerging talent and build a strong future workforce pipeline.
• Performance Management
  • Lead the full performance management cycle from goal setting and appraisal to calibration and feedback, while developing, refining, and implementing effective appraisal frameworks that drive high performance and talent growth.
  • Continuously review processes to ensure they support organisational objectives, encourage accountability, and promote a culture of performance excellence and continuous improvement.
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Develop and maintain competitive compensation and benefits frameworks through market benchmarking, ensuring reward structures that attract, motivate, and retain talent in alignment with business and performance outcomes.
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, disciplinary, and workplace matters in accordance with company policies and regulations, while leading engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives that build inclusion, motivation, and a positive organisational culture, serving as a trusted advisor to both management and employees.
• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee HR operations including benefits administration, HRIS management, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Singapore employment laws and statutory requirements (MOM, IRAS, CPF), while leveraging HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making and regional compliance initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management & Regional HR Collaboration
  • Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders and HR teams in Singapore and across the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO) region, aligning HR strategies and workforce priorities with direction and business objectives.
  • Build strong partnerships with regional HR counterparts to integrate and align HR policies and practices, strengthen cross-border workforce planning, and drive consistent approaches in talent development, performance, and engagement across all entities.

How to apply

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