Senior Vice President, Human Resources

This is an IT support group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President of Human Resources to spearhead strategic HR initiatives and drive transformation across the organization. This high-impact role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in the financial services sector, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management. The ideal candidate will champion a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions will shape the future of HR and impact the organization's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR leadership experience in financial services.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

HR strategy

leadership development

talent management

workforce planning

change management

employee engagement

negotiation skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a leading financial institution committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a strong people-centric culture. They are now seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources to lead strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and leadership development. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving HR transformation, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy across the institution. This role will lead key HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, learning & development, employee relations, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services HR leadership, change management, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the company’s growth and business objectives.
• Act as a strategic HR advisor to the executive leadership team and business unit heads.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workforce effectiveness.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Oversee leadership development programs, succession planning, and executive coaching.
• Implement best practices for talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding.
• Drive initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top-tier financial services professionals.

Culture, Employee Engagement & Diversity

• Foster a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Lead employee engagement programs to enhance job satisfaction and workplace productivity.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives across the organization.

Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

• Develop and oversee compensation, benefits, and reward strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure a robust performance management framework that drives accountability and career growth.
• Benchmark HR policies against industry standards to maintain competitive and compliant HR practices.

Compliance, Risk Management & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, financial industry regulations, and HR best practices.
• Oversee HR policies, employee relations, and conflict resolution in a highly regulated environment.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and risk teams to mitigate HR-related risks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within the financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Experience leading HR transformation, digital HR, and organizational change management.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry HR trends, employment laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to work with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.