Head of Human Resources & Administration

Head of HR & Administration
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established, regionally expanding organisation with a strong presence in the built environment and engineering services space. The business operates across multiple countries and is currently undergoing strategic growth and transformation, supported by a structured leadership team and clear long‑term vision.

Your new role
As the Head of HR, you will take ownership of both the strategic direction and operational execution of the HR function across the organisation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will partner closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business objectives. You will be responsible for driving initiatives across talent management, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and compensation & benefits, while ensuring strong governance and compliance across all markets.

You will also play a key role in organisational transformation, strengthening culture, improving HR processes, and supporting business expansion across the region. In addition, you will oversee the organisation’s HR systems, leading optimisation and regional enhancements, as well as managing HR data and reporting capabilities.

The role will also carry oversight of office administration and workplace operations, ensuring efficient support functions across both local and regional offices.

What you’ll need to succeed
A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • 7–10 years of HR leadership experience, ideally within architecture, engineering, construction, or similarly operations‑driven environments
  • Strong experience in organisational transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Solid understanding of employment legislation, compliance, and risk management
  • Proven ability to engage with senior leadership and Board‑level stakeholders
  • Experience with HR systems and HR analytics
  • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to operate in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment

What you’ll get in return
You will have the opportunity to:
  • Take on a key HR leadership role with visibility at senior management level
  • Drive organisational transformation and regional expansion initiatives
  • Lead and shape HR strategy across multiple markets
  • Work in a stable organisation with strong growth ambitions
  • Play a critical role in building future‑ready HR capabilities and systems

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
Engineering
Location
Singapore
Specialism
HR
Ref:
1287984

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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