Sr Principal People Experience Partner

Aspen Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Technology is seeking a People Experience Partner to serve as the trusted, on-site HR presence in Singapore. You will deliver impactful HR programs and orchestrate key employee lifecycle moments that matter most, supporting people managers and employees to align with business goals.

You will build relationships across levels and cultures, coach others, and navigate ambiguity with independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience, with focus on employee relations and People Manager support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee and manager relations matters.
• Mediate and resolve complex workplace issues, collaborating with Legal when needed.
• Cultivate strong relationships with local leaders and people managers; lead communication initiatives.
• Lead critical employee lifecycle moments to enhance engagement.
• Coach managers on addressing performance and development; support PM effectiveness.
• Lead investigations with confidentiality; ensure adherence to HR policies and safety requirements.
• Collaborate across HR to deliver integrated HR impact and participate in global initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Global/matrixed org

People Manager enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

Are you passionate about driving meaningful HR strategies, fostering positive workplace relationships, and enabling people managers to lead with impact? If you are an HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, looking for opportunities to grow, AspenTech has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a People Experience Partner to be the trusted, on‑site HR presence at our Singapore location, delivering impactful HR and orchestrating the employee lifecycle moments that matter most. You will assist people managers and employees in leading all aspects of HR processes, resolving issues, and supporting programs and policies that align with our business objectives.

You are a trusted HR partner who shows up for both employees and people managers when it matters most. You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures. You thrive on building relationships and have a natural ability to coach others. You enjoy the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. You can navigate ambiguity and find a clear path forward. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with and supporting your HR colleagues, and you bring energy and genuine joy to your work.

Your Impact

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager relations matters.
• Mediate and resolve complex workplace issues, collaborating with Legal when needed.

People Manager Enablement:

• Cultivate strong and influential working relationships with local leaders and people managers.
• Lead and participate in communication initiatives.
• Support team success through key HR programs and initiatives.

Employee Lifecycle Moments:

• Lead critical employee lifecycle moments that matter to enhance engagement.
• Analyze employee feedback to identify and address trends impacting the workforce.
• Champion site culture by planning and executing local events, initiatives, and activities.
• Support employee immigration processes and compliance with immigration laws.

Performance Management:

• Support teams through the performance management process.
• Coach and counsel managers with effective advice on addressing performance and development.
• Enable management effectiveness and drive high team performance through tools and guidance.

Ethics, Safety, and Compliance:

• Lead investigations and resolutions of ethics complaints with confidentiality and integrity.
• Provide clear, timely guidance on ethical issues and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Lead and support local safety initiatives, partnering with site leadership.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, communicating and training on HR policies as needed.

HR Service Delivery & Collaboration:

• Collaborate effectively across the function to deliver integrated HR impact to the business.
• Serve as the on‑site HR point of contact, bridging broader HR programs with local execution.
• Identify and implement improvements to local HR processes.
• Participate as a project team member on global HR initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on employee relations and People Manager support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Legal authorization to work in Singapore.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Prior experience in a high‑growth, fast‑paced software environment.
• Experience in managing employee relations and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation, statutory requirements and HR practices across APJ.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence People Managers effectively.