Head of HR

Head of HR
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established organisation with a strong operational footprint, supporting a sizeable workforce in a structured and regulated environment. The company places a strong emphasis on governance, workforce stability, and long‑term sustainability, and works closely with external stakeholders and authorities as part of its operations.

Your new role
As the Head of Department, Human Resources, you will lead the overall HR function and provide strategic and operational guidance across the organisation. This role has end‑to‑end accountability for people policies, workforce practices, and HR governance, while remaining closely involved in day‑to‑day HR execution.

You will partner with senior leaders and department heads to support organisational planning, talent needs, and workforce effectiveness. The role also involves managing employee relations matters, overseeing reward and performance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing the organisation on HR‑related matters with external parties.

In addition, you will lead and develop the HR team, manage departmental budgets, and drive HR initiatives that support both business continuity and employee well‑being.

What you’ll need to succeed
  • A degree in Human Resources or related
  • 10 years of experience in a managerial or leadership HR role
  • Strong working knowledge of employee relations, labour legislation, compensation & benefits, performance management, and organisational planning
  • Experience operating in structured, operationally complex environments
  • Confidence engaging with external authorities, industry bodies, or employee representatives
  • A leadership style that balances hands‑on execution with strategic thinking
What you’ll get in return
You will have the opportunity to:
  • Take ownership of a senior HR leadership role with real influence
  • Work closely with business leaders on organisational and workforce matters
  • Lead HR initiatives in a stable, well‑governed environment
  • Shape HR practices that have a direct impact on employees and operations
What you need to do now
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.
If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or send it to Joan.yip@hays.com.sg.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Singapore
Specialism
HR
Ref:
1287720

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Joan Yip, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Singapore
#27-20 UOB Plaza 2, 80 Raffles Place

Telephone: +65 6027 2234

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