Vice President, Human Resources Generalist, South East Asia

Societe Generale; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in Singapore is seeking a VP level HR Generalist to join their HR Team. This role involves managing HR operations, overseeing vendors, payroll, and compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience, particularly in Financial Services, and is adept at stakeholder management. Strong knowledge of SEA employment laws and proficiency in MS Office are essential. The position necessitates high integrity and excellent communication skills while fostering diversity as an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional across multiple HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of SEA employment laws and payroll compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding and employee transitions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and payroll admin.
• Drive improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning and organization

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant HR certification

Experience in Financial Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned HR professional to join our Singapore based HR Team as VP level HR Generalist with shared service oversight. This role encompasses both a generalist role supporting the HR Business Partner as well as having HR operations responsibilities managing vendors, benefits and payroll together with the HR Shared Services Head.

The individual will manage end-to-end HR processes, ensure compliance, and oversee payroll and benefits operations in collaboration with offshore partners and vendors.

HR Support to HR Business Partners: Support HR Business Partners and specialist teams on talent management, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, mobility, and career development.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Responsible for onboarding, offboarding, and employee transitions for all employee classes. Ensure accurate HR system updates, background checks, work pass applications, licensing, and induction processes.

HR Operations: Ensure robust HR operations including accurate and timely payroll (including tax) and benefits administration, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsible for payroll administration for designated entities/countries.

Manage vendor relationships which includes insurance brokers and other providers.

Drive improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

HR Governance and Compliance: Ensure the Company is compliant with employment laws, tax regulations and statutory contributions.

Projects & Initiatives: Lead and manage the annual/periodic employee background checks while working closely with Compliance department and external background and credit check vendors.

Lead and manage the annual Health & Wellness Month. Participate in regional and local projects including process standardization and system enhancements.

Competencies

We are looking for a resilient and adaptable HR Professional with stakeholder management capabilities and enjoys working in a highly dynamic environment. The individual must have a high level of integrity and commitment and the ability to work as a team to partner with colleagues in delivering HR services to employees and management.

Profile required

Experienced HR professional across multiple HR functions, preferably in Financial Services/Banking industry. Those with additional relevant HR certification will have an advantage.

Strong knowledge of SEA employment laws and payroll compliance.

Proficient in MS office.

Organized and diligent with a natural inclination for planning and follow through.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

High integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority.
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple.
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance.
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on.
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company.

Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.