Senior HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover)

March, 2023

We are looking for an experienced Senior HRBP for a 9-month Maternity cover period for an established shipowner MNC. The Senior HRBP is responsible for managing the operational human resource needs in Singapore, India, Indonesia and Japan. Through developing a close partnership with the business and global HR team, the role is required to help develop, plan and deliver the local and global HR agenda, governance and initiatives for the attraction, engagement and retention of people to support the business in delivering on its strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning, Change Management & Talent

  • Work with the business leaders to develop an evolving organisational structure and manage change responsibly as required.
  • Ensure comprehensive designing of roles and clarity in how they fit into the organisation.
  • Understand key people resourcing needs then putting strategies in place to ensure we have the right people, in the right place at the right time.
  • Management of all Recruitment, Talent Management and Succession Planning activities.
  • Delivery of the necessary on-boarding and induction programs.
  • Manage the smooth exit of staff as required, conducting exit interviews and analysis trends with plans to address any common themes
  • Monthly reporting on key HR metrics and employee data changes due to recruitment and turnover activities as required.

Culture, Performance & Behaviour

  • Management of the annual performance management process
  • Advise and support managers and staff in developing a high performing environment through diagnosing and management of any team or individual performance/behaviour improvement requirements aligned to local legislation and company / HR policies.
  • Drive and influence the company’s Shipping diversity and inclusion agenda
  • Manage employee engagement surveys and action planning processes as required
  • Drive and influence the utilisation of the company Reward & Recognition programs and support the business to celebrate success appropriately.


Learning & Development

  • Support managers and employees in the annual individual development planning process.
  • Understand local capability and manage the delivery of local programs to address learning and development needs
  • Ensure development plans are in place and utilised for growing key talent based on talent management and succession outputs

Pay, Reward & Benefits

  • Oversee the management and processing of pay and benefits for all staff
  • Provide advice and support to managers and staff with all total reward matters
  • Ensure there is internal equity and market competitive packages and benefits offered/maintained with staff
  • Manage the annual salary review and bonus process with the relevant leaders

Employee Relations & Governance

  • Maintain governance and staff compliance of any corporate and/or HR policies, procedures, guidelines, documents and information as required
  • Protect the business and staff from any preventable legal disputes or matters
  • Keep updated with in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising management on needed actions.
  • Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with laws. Ensures contact with the company employment law attorney and Labour related government agencies as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years HR experience and a record of success in all HR generalist activities
  • Understanding and/or exposure of regional current HR legislation and HR best practice
  • Proven experience in supporting projects that deliver on HR, and/or business, strategic objectives
  • Experience within a multinational, matrix reporting organisation
  • A high level of integrity and confidentiality with high professional standards
  • Outstanding relationship building skills and a team orientated approach
  • Strong communication skills at all levels and ability to listen actively.
  • Outstanding relationship building skills and a team orientated approach
  • Demonstrable maturity, professionalism and gravitas
  • Works with others in a collaborative and solution focused manner to achieve win-win outcomes
  • Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions.

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