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Guidepoint is seeking an experienced HR Manager for their Singapore office, with responsibilities extending to Sydney, to drive cultural improvements and enhance people programs. This role is a prime opportunity for a strategic HR professional to make a significant impact by aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance across two key markets. If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law, this position offers a dynamic international environment and the chance to shape a high-performing organization.
Overview
Guidepoint's Human Resources team is dedicated to problem-solving and cultivating a positive employee experience. As Guidepoint continues its mission to empower individuals, businesses, and the world through personalized knowledge-sharing, the Singapore office is looking for a Human Resources Manager. This role is instrumental in improving our culture and people programs. Based in Singapore and supporting both Singapore and Sydney, you will have the opportunity to shape a high-performing organization by leveraging your management skills and innovative ideas to align HR initiatives with business goals, thereby enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with business leaders in Singapore and Sydney on workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide strategic HR business partnering support to leaders on employee engagement, retention, performance management, and organizational development.
- Foster a positive work environment through open communication and effective conflict resolution.
- Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary issues promptly and fairly.
- Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and productivity.
- Coach and guide managers on performance-related issues.
- Ensure regular performance reviews align with company goals.
- Identify organizational training needs and develop appropriate training programs.
- Coordinate and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
- Ensure compliance with all local employment laws and regulations in Singapore and Australia.
- Coordinate monthly payroll changes with the local payroll provider and Head of Global Payroll.
- Manage office administration, including employee snack programs, event coordination, and vendor controls.
- Prepare regular HR metrics reports (e.g., turnover rates, organizational charts, internal mobility).
- Conduct market analysis to benchmark salaries and benefits.
What You Have
- A degree from a 4+ year university.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices; familiarity with Australian employment regulations is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as an HR Manager or in a higher role, with a focus on performance management, onboarding, and exit processes.
- Proficiency in HRIS management.
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to work autonomously in a fast-paced international environment.
- An internal consultant mindset with proven experience operating effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven excellence in project management skills, including workload prioritization, planning, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and professional delivery.
- Strong team player characteristics with an entrepreneurial mindset and "can-do" attitude, coupled with a proactive, results-oriented work style and highly professional conduct.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to drive best practices globally.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional Asian language capabilities are advantageous but not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- Group medical insurance coverage and dental benefits.
- Gym benefits.
- Casual, multicultural work environment.
- Central office location.
About Guidepoint
Guidepoint is a premier research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower clients' decision-making processes. Leveraging innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, Guidepoint transforms answers into actionable insights. Supported by a global network of nearly 1.75 million experts and 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers on-demand intelligence and research to leading organizations worldwide. The company helps clients navigate the vast landscape of information, making it more useful and powerful. Guidepoint values the diversity of its employees, advisors, and client base, fostering an equitable and welcoming environment for all.