Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

TL;DR

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (People Operations): Designing and executing strategic and operational people initiatives for specialized business units with an accent on workforce planning, organizational governance, and cross-market collaboration. Focus on translating complex HR programs into structured workflows, coaching leaders through organizational change, and using workforce analytics to improve retention and organizational effectiveness.

Location: Singapore; on-site

Company

A global local-delivery platform operating across approximately 65 countries as part of a listed international delivery group.

What you will do

• Execute large-scale people initiatives, including performance management and calibration cycles, through structured project and process management.
• Govern organizational blueprints and maintain accurate tracking of headcount, open roles, and workforce plans.
• Provide operational HR support and help maintain policies and processes covering succession planning and KPI modeling.
• Build relationships across operating markets, secure cross-border support, and align regional people processes.
• Coach managers on organizational design, talent reviews, succession planning, and change management during reorganizations.
• Analyze workforce data and people metrics to identify trends, reduce attrition, improve eNPS, and provide optimization insights.

Requirements

• 8+ years of HR or HR consultancy experience, including at least 5+ years as a dedicated People Partner.
• Structured, systematic approach to managing complex timelines and converting ambiguous briefs into operational workflows.
• Experience working in global or highly matrixed organizations and influencing stakeholders across diverse regions.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, people metrics, and data analytics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to advise senior and C-level leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design, Business Management, or an equivalent field.

Nice to have

• Experience working across Southeast Asian or APAC markets and managing diverse cultural contexts.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with business leaders, Centers of Excellence, and Workforce Planning teams.
• Regional exposure across multiple operating markets.
• Total compensation may include benefits, equity, or variable bonuses depending on the role.