Assistant Manager, Group Human Resources

The Assistant Manager, Group HR is responsible for managing group-wide human resources functions with a focus on learning and development, regional payroll, recruitment and employee engagement. The role supports the formulation and execution of Group HR initiatives to enhance organizational capability, operational efficiency and employee engagement across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate the learning and development programs in alignment with business and talent strategies.
• Identify training needs through performance reviews, feedback, and skills assessments, and propose appropriate learning interventions.
• Maintain and update training records, learning dashboards, and related documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Drive learning culture initiatives such as e-learning, career development programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external training providers to deliver effective learning solutions.
• Manage timely and accurate processing of monthly regional payroll, including but not limited to liaising with external payroll vendors.
• Drive HR projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Lead the employee engagement initiative and coordinate CSR activities. 
• Support and coordinate the Management Associate Program to develop high-potential graduates for future leadership roles.
• Support recruitment campaigns, including campus talks, assessments, and interviews.
• Support the company's internship program framework and partner with universities, polytechnics, and other educational institutions to attract quality interns.
• Support the end-to-end internship lifecycle, such as recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, engagement activities, and exit feedback.
• Support and coordinate the annual group insurance renewal.
• Support and guide junior HR team member(s) as needed.
• Assist in formulating, reviewing, aligning and updating the Group's framework of HR policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide advisory and guidance to Line Managers to ensure HR processes and management practices are compliant with both Country and Group employment/ regulations. 
• Ensure excellent maintenance of HR employee databases, documentation system (e.g. Job description).
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management and statutory requirements.
• Provide advisory and guidance to people managers in employee relations and conflict management. 
• Conduct periodic HR compliance reviews across business units and collaborate with local HR personnel in the implementation of corrective/ or improvement actions; act as an interface for external audit.
• Backup HR operational matters in the absence of the HR team.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably with exposure to learning and development and regional HR payroll.
• Strong hands-on experience in regional payroll administration and understanding of compliance requirements in ASEAN countries.
• Familiar with designing and delivering training & development programs that drive employee growth and performance.
• Excellent critical analytical thinking skills with a keen eye for details, structured approach and consistent follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and balance both strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Candidate with TimesPro and the maritime industry will be an added advantage.