Lead HR Manager

Our client is seeking a Lead HR Manager to join their team and drive HR excellence in alignment with business goals. This is a hands-on HR operations role with exposure to regional work across Singapore, China, and Vietnam. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering HR services across the full employee life cycle, ensuring smooth HR operations and a positive employee experience, while also supporting HR initiatives that contribute to broader business objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, eager to learn, and motivated to grow with the company. The position requires confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, and Mandarin-speaking capability is required to liaise with China stakeholders.

Candidates who are able to start immediately or within short notice will have an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the recruitment and selection process to fulfil talent acquisition needs, including sourcing candidates and conducting interviews.

Collaborate with country HR teams in Singapore, China, and Vietnam to lead the review, development, and implementation of corporate-wide HR policies and procedures in line with business needs and statutory requirements.

Lead compensation and benefits programs, including payroll calculation, performance management, job evaluation, rewards planning, healthcare insurance, and related areas. Act as the HR representative on the Board’s Remuneration Committee.

Identify training needs, source and implement training programs to meet developmental needs.

Provide HR advisory support to business leaders and employees, including addressing grievances and handling disciplinary matters.

Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires and departing employees.

Drive HR initiatives for continuous improvement. Conduct data collection, organizational analysis, and feedback gathering to develop HR solutions, such as a corporate HR information system.

Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the office, ensuring the smooth functioning of office facilities, supplies, and IT systems. Be involved in travel arrangements, visa applications, and meeting coordination for senior management.

Prepare monthly reports and metrics at Group level to support data-driven decision-making and management review.

Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience.

Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR regulations, and industry best practices.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Open to travel as needed for the role.