Senior Vice President, Human Resource Business Partner

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund in Singapore seeks an experienced SVP, Human Resource Business Partner to co-create talent initiatives within the Technology Department. The role requires over 12 years of HR experience, strategic mindset, and strong understanding of technology roles. The successful candidate will drive workforce performance and engage with senior leadership to foster organizational development, while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Mature, results-oriented professional committed to delivering robust HR practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of technology talent markets, including software engineering and data analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and influence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior Technology leadership.
• Partner with Technology heads to lead the people agenda.
• Collaborate with HR and Technology line managers for workforce readiness.
• Foster continuous learning and career development.
• Provide insights on employee engagement and culture.

Skills

HR practices

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Technology talent markets

Education

12+ years of HR experience

Job description

Overview

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Job Function: Human Resource & Organization Department

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Human Resource & Organization Department

The Human Resource & Organization Department champions the people agenda for GIC. We invest in talent and organization development to maximize the potential of our people for long-term sustainable performance. We are organized by strategic HR domains and work in partnership with business groups to manage talent and build impactful teams. Our HR domains are: Talent & Organization Strategies, GIC School, Talent Acquisition, Graduate Recruitment, HR Business Partnership, People Analytics & Solutions, and People Operations & Advisory.

What will you do as an SVP, Human Resource Business Partner?

You will be part of the HR Business Partners team, responsible for co-creating talent initiatives alongside the leadership team of the Technology Department. This is a single-contributor role that collaborates closely with other HR Business Partners to support the Technology function. You will act as a coach and consultant to senior managers on key talent practices to enable business performance goals. There is an art and science to this role — you are expected to be a proactive communicator and change agent who can successfully balance business objectives with talent priorities to create impactful solutions. You will also contribute to policy formulation as a thought partner, enabling HR policies and practices that drive higher employee engagement and desired business outcomes.

• Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior Technology leadership, aligning HR strategies with the department’s goals and contributing to organizational development efforts that enable innovation and agility.
• Partner with Director of Technology and Technology Division Heads to lead the people agenda, driving workforce performance, talent readiness, and future capability needs in line with GIC’s digital and technology transformation objectives.
• Collaborate with HR domain teams and Technology line managers across areas such as talent acquisition, workforce planning, talent management, DEI, performance management, rewards and recognition, ensuring the Technology workforce is future-ready and engaged.
• Work with the GIC School and Technology leaders to foster continuous learning and career development, supporting technical and leadership capability building through targeted programs.
• Provide insights on employee engagement and culture, leveraging data and feedback from workplace surveys and other channels to strengthen collaboration and innovation within Technology teams.
• Guide line managers on employee relations issues, supporting conflict resolution and grievance management in compliance with labor regulations and market best practices.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Mature, results-oriented professional committed to delivering robust and proactive HR practices in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• 12+ years of HR experience, ideally gained in multinational organizations, with proven experience partnering with senior leadership in Technology, Digital, or Engineering functions.
• Strong understanding of technology talent markets, including experience supporting roles in software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, or digital transformation.
• Able to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and recommend appropriate courses of action that balance business needs with people priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships founded on trust and mutual respect, and to influence both business executives and the broader HR team.
• Exercises sound judgment, is resourceful, and able to deal effectively with a variety of challenging situations.
• Self-starter who can work independently while being a collaborative team player.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact..

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More about our Human Resource & Organization Department here

https://gic.careers/group/human-resource-organization/