Strategic HR Partner in Education

dulwich college (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will lead recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives, while working with school leaders to attract, develop and retain exceptional staff and deliver an outstanding employee experience across the College.

You will partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management and compensation, ensuring compliance with Singapore employment

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally within education or international schools.
• Excellent knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing employee relations and advising stakeholders.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently at all levels.
• Organised, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities.
• Uses data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Passionate about people, culture and delivering an exceptional employee experience.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Manage compensation, benefits and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices aligned with Singapore employment legislation.
• Analyse workforce data and HR metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee onboarding, induction and professional development programmes.
• Support work pass applications and expatriate relocation processes.
• Champion safeguarding, safer recruitment and employee wellbeing.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives that enhance culture, engagement and organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Generalist HR

Singapore employment law

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Data-driven HR

People and culture

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will lead recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives, while working with school leaders to attract, develop and retain exceptional staff and deliver an outstanding employee experience across the College.

You will partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management and compensation, ensuring compliance with Singapore employment