Senior Human Resources Manager, Singapore & Malaysia (Retail)

Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager (Retail) is both a strategic and hands-on role responsible for the full spectrum of Human Resource functions. You will partner with business leaders to develop and execute Human Resource strategies focused on talent management & development, performance & budget management, compensation &; benefits, HR processes and employee engagement.

This role will report to the Managing Director, Singapore & Malaysia 

Job responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

Talent Management & Development

• Ensure an effective talent acquisition strategy is in place to meet the business objectives
• Identify and develop talent and capability through various learning, talent initiatives & strategies that are aligned closely to business needs
• Partner with regional Talent Manger to ensure an effective and robust talent succession pipeline to support mid and long-term business objectives

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Establish an effective compensation and benefits program aligned with the Organization’s talent strategy & total reward philosophy
• Lead and ensure timely submission of Salary & Benefits Survey exercises to drive continuous improvement on the organization’s rewards and benefits programs
• Partner with regional C&B team to ensure competitiveness of the retail incentive/ commission schemes to attract and retain talent

 

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development
• Ensure smooth execution of the annual performance management experience and to follow through on key developmental discussions
• To facilitate the resolution of employee relation issues and thorough objective investigations in partnership with business leaders & legal counsels

 

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and execution of corporate HR initiatives and strategies (Employer branding, Talent Management, HRIS related etc.)
• Track people metrics and analysis to derive meaningful HR insights. Develop & implement action plans and monitor the effectiveness of actions via qualitative feedback and talent metrics
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly headcount & payroll cost reporting. Partner with finance team and regional C&B to build & monitor annual HR budget and expenses
• Review and implement HR processes and policies in support of building a quality and engaged workforce
• Lead, coach and develop a strong HR business partnering team 

Profile

Qualifications & Competencies 

• University degree in Human Resources Management or Business
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity within an international and fast paced business environment
• Driven individual who possesses strong stakeholder management capability and excellent influencing & interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate business goals into HR strategies and to execute effective action plans
• Resilient and performance driven individual who is able to thrive in a multi-cultural environment
• Solutions focused and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
• Strategically agile without losing the ability to roll out one’s sleeves to get things done as and when required.