People Business Partner

De Nora is an Italian multinational company, listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions, and is recognized as a partner of choice for significant industrial electrochemical processes. Since its foundation in 1923, De Nora has been driven by the philosophy of continual improvement. Today, it is the world's largest supplier of high-performing catalytic coatings and insoluble electrodes for electrochemical and industrial applications. It is also a leading supplier of equipment, systems, and processes for water disinfection and filtration. De Nora is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition to decarbonization, the green hydrogen economy, and clean water for everyone. 

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Water Technologies Division, De Nora is a leading provider of technologies and solutions for water and wastewater treatment, with extensive experience specific to energy, and municipal markets, and thousands of installations worldwide.

For our De Nora Water Technologies Singapore Branch we are looking for a People Business Partner.

De Nora Water Technologies – Singapore Branch is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Industrie De Nora. It serves the Asia Pacific market covering Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and ANZ. As a member of the Singapore Water Association, the Singapore branch keeps contributing to the market and delivering value to customers in various markets, including municipal, power, oil & gas and industrial water, with De Nora's leading water disinfection and filtration technologies as well as a comprehensive aftermarket service capability.

Main tasks and responsibilities

As a strategic partner to the business, the Singapore P.OR.SC.H Business Partner will drive people and organizational effectiveness by aligning P.OR.SC.H initiatives with business priorities.

This role will collaborate closely with the Regional Managing Director, Global P.OR.SC.H Director, and Corporate P.OR.SC.H to foster a high-performance culture, support leadership, and enable talent growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic P.OR.SC.H Planning & Execution
  • Contribute to the development of divisional and P.OR.SC.H strategies, translating business goals into actionable P.OR.SC.H plans.
  • Lead the annual P.OR.SC.H budgeting and planning process in coordination with Corporate P.OR.SC.H and divisional leadership.
• Employee Relations & Labor Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, fostering open communication and resolving people-related issues.
  • Engage with labor unions and manage negotiations, contracts, and employee agreements in line with company values and legal frameworks.
• Performance & Reward
  • Oversee the annual compensation review process, ensuring alignment with performance outcomes and corporate guidelines.
  • Promote fair and motivating reward practices that support talent retention and engagement.
• Talent & Organizational Development
  • Drive talent development initiatives including performance management, succession planning, internal mobility, and international assignments.
  • Partner with leaders to assess organizational capabilities and implement development plans that build future-ready teams.
• Workforce Analytics & Planning
  • Monitor and report on workforce metrics, including headcount and labor costs, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Corporate P.OR.SC.H to maintain data integrity and strategic workforce planning.
• Culture & Communication
  • Champion a positive workplace culture P.OR.SC.H trough internal communication, engagement initiatives, and feedback-driven action plans.
  • Lead internal events and communication strategies that reinforce company values and employee experience.
• Talent Acquisition & External Partnerships
  • Build relationships with academic institutions and professional networks to attract top talent.
  • Implement innovative sourcing and selection strategies to strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Organizational Design & Role Management
  • Manage organizational structures, role definitions, and grading systems in line with evolving business needs and P.OR.SC.H governance

Education and professional experience

• University Degree in Business Administration, HR major/master,
• At least +3 years related experience in People Management/Talent acquisition

Additional information

• Passion for people management
• Resilience
• Change management abilities
• Result orientation
• Leadership
• English - Strong verbal and written communications

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment. We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group's success. We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.