Senior Manager, Employee Services

Cognex Vision Spain; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex Vision Spain is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee key programs, recruitment strategies, and business partnerships in a dynamic hi-tech environment in Singapore. The role focuses on talent development, leadership coaching, and employee lifecycle management to align with organizational goals.

The successful candidate will drive policy improvements, ensure legal compliance for Singapore operations, and collaborate across manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams to optimize

Qualifications

• 15 years HR experience in hi-tech multi-national companies with exposure to manufacturing site, sales office and engineering teams.
• Experience in manufacturing companies preferred, though Cognex operates like a tech product company with final assembly at Cognex.
• 2+ years of high-volume direct labor recruitment experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore employment laws is a must.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Familiar with international mobility and local employment law for foreigners.
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive HR programs including Talent Review, Performance Management, Compensation Planning and Engagement Survey.
• Oversee recruitment strategies and activities.
• Act as trusted advisor to management and leadership to support business strategy and initiatives.
• Identify key talent development needs and implement solutions to boost engagement and effectiveness.
• Coach leadership to address organizational needs; plan workforce development and succession.
• Provide coaching across the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, development and offboarding.
• Lead ad-hoc HR projects in collaboration with the business and HR teams.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Recruitment

Employee relations

Coaching & development

Talent development

Project management

Communication & interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or MBA

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• HR Programs: Primary ownership of key HR programs including Talent Review, Performance Management, Compensation Planning and Engagement Survey. Provide expertise on HR policy and contribute to the creation or improvement of HR policies and process.
• Recruitment: Responsible for overseeing recruiting strategies and activities
• Business Partnership: Function as a trusted advisor to the organizations, management, and leadership team by building relationships and providing thoughtful counsel to support organization business strategy and initiatives.
• Talent Development: Identify key talent development needs and implement solutions to support the overall effectiveness of the business and to increase employee engagement.
• Leadership Coaching: Coach the leadership team to improve their capabilities and ability to address organizational needs. Provide guidance on workforce planning including career development and succession planning.
• Employee Lifecycle: Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, managing employee relations, driving employee development and employee offboarding.
• HR Projects: Consult with the business and HR team to deliver on various ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years HR experience in Hi-tech industry in multi-national companies with exposure to manufacturing site ,Sales office and engineering teams Worked with the following countries before: Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, etc
• Experience in Manufacturing companies preferred although we are more like technology products that have final assembly at Cognex
• 2 or more years of high volume direct labor recruitment experience preferred
• Knowledge of Singapore employment laws is a must
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of Federal, State, and local employment laws
• Familiar with international mobility and local employment law for foreigners
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and flexibly
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasive, written/verbal communication, planning, organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to process and accuracy and can work well under pressure
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast pace and dynamic new start up environment
• Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or MBA is a plus.