HR Business Partner - Manager (Retail, East)

Our client is currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner – Manager to support business leaders in driving people strategies and delivering an exceptional employee experience. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving people challenges, and contributing to business success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will support a large and diverse workforce across multiple locations in Singapore, requiring a strong ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnering

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand workforce priorities and translate them into practical HR initiatives.
• Provide strategic and operational HR support aligned with business objectives across a high-volume employee population.
• Take ownership of HR initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across different levels of the organization while effectively managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Talent Management

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle for a large workforce, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, retention, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to ensure hiring needs are met efficiently while maintaining a strong talent pipeline.
• Support succession planning and contribute to leadership and talent development initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead and support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate engagement surveys, analyse results, and partner with leaders to implement meaningful action plans.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Employee Relations & HR Compliance

• Advise managers on employee relations matters and provide practical guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies while maintaining compliance with Singapore employment legislation.
• Handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence and shared services teams to deliver seamless HR support.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across frontline and corporate functions.
• Influence and communicate effectively with leaders to drive alignment and positive people outcomes.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain HR reports, dashboards, organizational charts, and people metrics for informed decision-making.
• Monitor key HR indicators to identify trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and accurate HR record management.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or contribute to HR transformation initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the employee experience.
• Proactively gather stakeholder feedback to continuously improve HR service delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree-qualified with at least 8 years of broad HR experience, including exposure to Employee Relations, and other core HR functions.
• Proven experience supporting a large, high-volume workforce within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Professional HR certification (e.g. IHRP) will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver practical HR solutions.
• Hands-on, resilient, and execution-focused with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in an environment that requires adaptability, agility, and a business-first mindset.

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the Apply Now to submit your updated

resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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