TEST NUS E&A

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate with management and develop HR strategies. The role demands at least 8 years of experience in HR Business Partnering, preferably in the higher education sector. The successful candidate will provide HR advisory, manage staffing programs, facilitate performance reviews, and address employee relations issues. This position offers a chance to impact the academic environment positively.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in HR Business Partnering or equivalent role, ideally in higher education.
• Demonstrable business and HR acumen to drive HR solutions.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide advisory on HR matters.
• Oversee staff appointment and reappointment.
• Manage HR programmes and initiatives.
• Facilitate performance and compensation reviews.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Stakeholder Engagement

HR Metrics Analysis

Consulting Skills

Influencing Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree or above in human resources or related field

Job description

Welcome to the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), a fusion of two world‑class schools – the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Design and Environment. As the problems of the world become more complex, society demands innovative, sustainable solutions that integrate technology, design and the environment with diverse human factors. At the CDE, creative minds are united to address some of the most challenging problems in technology, sustainability, and the environment to build a better future.

Be part of the HR team that partners CDE in its journey to forge new frontiers. Reporting to the Lead HR Partner for CDE, you will work with your client to co‑design people solutions and spearhead people strategies to deliver value‑added service to management and employee that reflects the business objectives of NUS.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with academic leaders, function heads and line managers to provide advisory on all HR‑related matters.
• Oversee staff appointment and re‑appointment on academic scheme.
• Manage staff programmes, processes and initiatives of the College such as promotion and tenure, mid‑term advisory report, academic awards, consultation work policy and etc.
• Facilitate annual performance and compensation reviews for Academic staff.
• Analyse HR trends and metrics.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address disciplinary matters.
• Other ad‑hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferably with at least 8 years of experience in HR Business Partnering or equivalent role, ideally in higher education sector.
• Bachelor degree or above, in human resources or related field are preferred.
• Demonstrable business and HR acumen, and ability to drive HR solutions.
• Demonstrable consulting skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and collaborating skills, with demonstrable ability to work across various HR teams and with staff at all levels.
• Resourceful and self‑driven with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Meticulous and demonstrable experience with HR metrics.
• Good knowledge of labour legislations and HR best practices.

More Information:

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Human Resources

Department : HR Partnering - College of Design & Engineering