HR Business Partner

Summary of the Position: The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic adviser to business leaders, providing end-to-end HR support to drive business performance and employee engagement. The role partners closely with Business Heads to deliver the Bank’s people agenda covering workforce planning, performance management, talent development, employee relations and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with local labour laws and regulatory standards. Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership — Partner with business heads to understand strategic priorities and translate them into actionable HR plans; provide insights and recommendations on workforce strategy, talent needs and organizational design; act as a trusted advisor to business on people-related matters, including succession planning and talent retention. Talent Management & Development — Support identification and development of high-potential employees and successors for key roles; partner with Learning & Development to implement leadership and professional development programs; facilitate performance and career discussions to strengthen talent pipelines. Performance & Rewards — Lead the annual performance management cycle for assigned business units, ensuring objective and fair evaluations; partner with Compensation & Benefits to ensure internal equity and competitiveness of reward structures; support managers in performance coaching and handling underperformance constructively. Employee Engagement & Culture — Drive engagement initiatives with L&D and Communications; interpret engagement survey results and co-develop improvement action plans with business leaders; champion the bank’s values and promote inclusion, integrity and accountability. Employee Relations & Policy Advisory — Manage employee relations matters with discretion, fairness and compliance with employment laws; advise managers on HR policies, disciplinary procedures and best practices; work with Compliance and Legal to ensure employment practices meet regulatory standards. Recruitment & Workforce Planning — Oversee workforce planning, headcount forecasting and recruitment for business roles; participate in selection to ensure hiring aligns with capability needs and diversity goals; support onboarding and integration of new hires. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (D&I) — Support D&I initiatives to ensure equitable HR practices and inclusive hiring decisions; provide coaching on inclusive people management; monitor D&I metrics and promote accountability for diversity outcomes. HR Operations & Governance — Oversee HR processes (onboarding, promotions, transfers, exits) for assigned units; ensure data accuracy in HR systems; collaborate with HR shared services to ensure seamless operational delivery; maintain awareness of HR risks and regulatory obligations. Other — Any other duties as assigned. Legal And Regulatory Responsibilities Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including Singapore compliance policies; manage financial security requirements and reporting obligations related to anti-financial crime and fraud where applicable. Maintain knowledge to undertake the role and complete mandatory training to attain and maintain competence. Knowledge & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline. At least 12 years of HR Generalist/Business Partnering experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance requirements. Interpersonal skills, confidence and maturity to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Expertise in HR operations, policy development, HR communication. Willing to collaborate, go the extra mile and demonstrate integrity with confidential information. Highly motivated and resourceful. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint). Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries Oil and Gas Sign in to set job alerts for related roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr