About Us

At 30 Jun 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. The Group had total annual revenue in 2024 exceeding US$24.9 billion.

The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including its associates, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants.

The Group's parent company, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's businesses are managed from Hong Kong.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

The Role

The People & Culture Business Partner Manager plays a strategic and hands-on role to drive people initiatives that enable business growth. This role is accountable for delivering a positive and consistent Team Member experience, while executing people strategies that support talent attraction, development, engagement, and retention.

The incumbent is expected to be highly resilient, self-driven, and execution-focused, able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment while balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Business Partnership & Execution

Demonstrate strong ownership and perseverance in driving outcomes, even in complex or high-pressure situations
Drive and execute people strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring strong follow-through and measurable outcomes.
Translate business needs into actionable HR plans with strong execution discipline.

Talent & Workforce Management

Manage end-to-end Team Member lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, and offboarding.
Partner Talent Acquisition to ensure timely hiring and quality talent pipelines.
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Champion initiatives that enhance Team Member engagement and overall experience.
Execute engagement surveys, analyse insights, and drive action planning with stakeholders.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with company values.

Employee Relations & Compliance

Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
Ensure compliance with local employment laws and internal policies.
Uphold confidentiality and integrity of HR data and systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional HR teams to deliver integrated and seamless HR support.
Build strong relationships across all levels, including frontline and white-collar employees.
Communicate effectively across ranks to drive alignment and engagement.

Reporting & Governance

Ensure timely and accurate submission of HR reports, analytics, and organisational charts.
Monitor KPIs and people metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain data accuracy through regular audits and checks.

Coaching & Capability Building

Coach line managers on people management practices, policies, and leadership behaviours.
Build leadership capability in managing teams effectively.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Participate in and/or lead HR projects and transformation initiatives.
Seek feedback proactively to improve service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

About You

Minimum 8 years of HR experience with exposure to at least 3 HR functions (including Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations).
IHRP certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR best practices.
Strong execution capability with a results-oriented and self-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, business-first approach.
Highly resilient, with the ability to remain composed, solutions-focused, and effective in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
Willingness to travel across Singapore as required.

HR Business Partner, Assistant Manager/ Manager