Assistant Manager, Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

You will be the lead HR business partner to a key business unit. You will lead a team to support the business unit in recruitment & selection, retention, employee relations and engagement. You will also assist the HR Department Head in assigned tasks and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team to work closely with Division and Department Heads of assigned business unit to provide HR support.
• Develop recruitment strategies and channels and manage the recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
• Hands-on recruitment for the business unit assigned.
• Discuss employee confirmation, transfer, re-designation, conversion, renewal and re-employment with stakeholders and staff to ensure smooth transition to the next milestone or new position.
• Prepare and handle employee off-boarding to ensure smooth and gracious exit experience, be it voluntary or involuntary exit.
• Partner with line managers in handling employee grievance, disciplinary, workplace conflict and performance issues.
• Propose retention options, initiatives and strategies to better retain talents and reduce staff turnover.
• Lead, guide, coach and develop team members.
• Support HR department initiatives and projects in rewards, competency and career development framework.
• Work with HR team in the continuous improvement of department operations and processes.
• Make regular visits to the centres of the stakeholders and walking the ground, having regular interactions with the staff and hearing the voices of employees.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Business Admin / HR or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years of relevant HR experience with business partnering exposure
• Work experience in the education industry will be an advantage
• Familiar with Singapore Employment Act
• Able to maintain highest degree of confidentiality and professional integrity
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Independent in making decisions that are logical, sound and prudent
• Take ownership, proactive and positive
• Managerial experience in leading a team
• Comfortable with technology; familiar with MS Office suite