HR Business Partner

Overview

Job Title: HR Business Partner (Singapore, Japan, Korea, India)

Location: Singapore BTC, Singapore Plant

Posting Start Date: 9/3/25

Role: Human Resources Business Partner (Singapore, Japan, Korea, India)

Location: Singapore

Role purpose: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) partners with business leaders to deliver people strategies that enable growth, build organisational capability, and shape a high-performing, inclusive culture, while ensuring excellence in day-to-day HR operations. The role balances partnership with hands-on execution and covers the full HR spectrum including talent acquisition and development, employee relations, reward, organisational effectiveness, and compliance with local employment legislation.

The position suits a professional who combines business acumen with strong relationship-building skills in a dynamic, complex environment. It offers visibility with senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence business outcomes and ongoing professional development.

• Deliver the full spectrum of HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, disciplinary and grievance handling, compensation and benefits, expatriate administration, and monthly payroll contributions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with line leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on people priorities and organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of long-term people strategies that support business objectives.
• Partner with the HR Manager on industrial relations, ensuring proactive engagement with Union representatives, including during collective bargaining; monitor and implement changes in labour legislation, ensuring compliance and communicating implications to stakeholders.
• Deliver value-added HR solutions and interventions that enhance organisational performance, capability, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, collective agreements, and Infineum policies.
• Act as a role model for inclusion, supporting affinity groups and driving a positive workplace culture.
• Participate in remuneration and benefits surveys, contributing to country-level plan design, administration, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to global HR initiatives, including development, simplification, and continuous improvement of HR programs.
• Support country-level activities such as audits, crisis management, OIMS/IQMS programs, and other regulatory or compliance processes.
• Leverage HR technology effectively and provide input into the adoption of new digital HR solutions.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned.

• Proven HR experience with sound knowledge of employment law; experience in a multinational environment preferred (exposure to chemical industry or manufacturing plants advantageous).
• Labour relations expertise, including involvement in collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitration, or mediation processes (an advantage).
• High integrity and professional ethics, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and fairness.
• Degree-level education or higher; additional HR or business qualifications desirable.
• Project management, change management, and digital technology skills with the ability to drive process improvements and adopt new digital HR solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels and functions.
• Strong analytical ability (quantitative and qualitative) with a structured approach to problem-solving and implementation.
• Influencing skills and cultural awareness for engaging with a diverse workforce and fostering a harmonious Union–Management relationship built on trust and respect.
• Proactive and curious mindset, eager to learn and contribute innovative ideas.
• Self-motivation and resilience, capable of autonomous work and performing well under pressure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a strong presence on-site and regular interaction with employees and managers.