Talent Management Business Partner, East Asia&India

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization based in Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional in talent management to align regional strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a thorough understanding of talent development. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact organizational performance and lead talent initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in talent management or HR business partnering.
• Strong understanding of talent development frameworks and performance management systems.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Align talent strategies with business goals and regional priorities.
• Drive the deployment of global talent development programs.
• Support change initiatives by providing expertise in communication and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership teams, aligning talent strategies with business goals and regional priorities.
• Drive the deployment of global talent development programs, tailoring them to the regional context to maximize engagement and impact. Proactively recommend additional region-specific tools and initiatives.
• Lead regional succession planning efforts, identifying and developing high-potential talent and ensuring robust leadership pipelines.
• Champion the performance management process, providing guidance and support to ensure consistency, fairness, and effectiveness.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to assess organizational capabilities, identify gaps, and implement solutions to enhance team performance and agility.
• Support change initiatives by providing expertise in communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage talent analytics to inform decisions, track progress, and measure the effectiveness of talent initiatives.
• Work closely with global and regional HR colleagues to ensure alignment and integration of talent practices across the organization.

Keys to Success

• Interprets internal and external business issues and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational,project or service objectives; work is guided by department objectives
• Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized area and general knowledge of related areas
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses analytical thinking, tools and judgement to identify innovative solutions

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnering.
• Experience working with multi-country responsibilities and able to operate in a matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of talent development frameworks, leadership assessment tools, and performance management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS and talent management systems; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Certification in coaching, change management, or leadership development (e.g., ICF, Prosci, Korn Ferry, Hogan) is a plus
• Demonstrated success in driving talent initiatives across diverse cultural and business environments.
• Fluent in English

Note: Our office is located at International Business Park, Jurong East