Senior Manager, Employee Experience

OceanSTAR Elite Engineering Groups Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Singapore seeks an experienced HR Leader to partner with business units for effective people management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR experience, including 5 in leadership, with expertise in employment laws across ASEAN. This role emphasizes coaching, employee relations, and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Employee affinity groups

Fertility assistance

Generous parental leave policy

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in progressive HR roles with 5 years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of employment laws across ASEAN countries.
• Experience in a high-growth technology business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global HRBPs to support the people goals of business units.
• Serve as the contact for escalated employee and manager questions.
• Coach managers in performance management and expectations.

Skills

Performance management

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership: Partner with global HRBPs and COEs to support achieving the people goals of assigned business units in the Americas
• Service Delivery: Serve as the main point of contact for escalated employee and people manager questions and concerns for your assigned business unit
• Performance Management: Coach and enable managers to set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and manage employee performance
• Employee Relations: Support our commitment to a safe and balanced workplace by evaluating employee complaints to make appropriate recommendations to address the matter. Conduct mediation sessions when necessary.
• Process Improvement: Develop and evolve MongoDB People processes and systems to continue elevating the employee and manager experience
• Management: Effectively lead and manage direct report(s), fostering a collaborative and productive work environment while actively supporting their professional development
• Compliance: Stay updated on employment law and current legislation related to Human Resources, providing valuable advice to managers, identifying risks, and suggesting alternative solutions. Contribute to the evaluation, development, and enhancement of company policies as needed
• Culture Ambassador: Focus on manager and leadership enablement; support and promote a values-based culture and effective hybrid working environment in partnership with Workplace and local leadership
• Coaching: Act as a trusted advisor, applying your HR expertise and understanding of MongoDB’s business to effectively partner with leaders to provide guidance, support, and coaching to drive people development and business results
• Knowledge: Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with at least 10 years of well-rounded experience in progressive HR roles with at least 5 years in a leadership position. Must have strong performance management, coaching, business partnership, and HR operations background. Experience in a high growth technology business is a plus. Relevant certifications are a double plus
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage others
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of employment laws across ASEAN countries is a must, combined with the proven ability to interpret and guide employment matters, manage grievances, disputes and investigations in alignment with local employment law and regulations
• Passion for & demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HR programs and driving operational excellence for a high growth and complex company. We are still building the bridge as we walk, and we need someone who has the organizational & project management skills that are required to do that and enjoys the exhilaration that comes with it
• Critical thinking skills are important. This includes the ability to analyze a situation or problem, identify the root cause, break solutions down into achievable milestones and make informed data-driven decisions
• Adaptability and flexibility for two reasons - we are a company that is scaling in a market that is constantly evolving and this role partners with employees at all levels of the organization. You will need to shift regularly between tactical and strategic priorities, deal with a lot of change and focus on driving outcomes across a wide range of levels in the company
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• You need to be comfortable in an accelerated learning environment and be self-motivated and assertive to succeed

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

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