Senior HR Business Partner (Korean-speaking)

Position Summary

Reporting into the Regional Head of People Experience for Southeast Asia & Oceania, the Senior HR Business Partner will look after the regional commercial and corporate functions based in the Singapore office and serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, while maintaining close communication with senior management based in South Korea.

Role and Responsibilities

Business Partnering (RHQ)

Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to business leaders in the Regional Office

Serving as the main point of contact for employee life cycle activities such as goal setting, performance evaluation, career progression, onboarding & offboarding, and grievance management

Partnering with HR COEs and functions (Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Shared Services Centre) to improve various frameworks and initiatives, while ensuring compliance with labor laws

Leverage people analytics and AI to anticipate issues or opportunities and bring data-driven solutions

Conducting employee- and business leaders-facing briefings on major HR policy changes or initiatives

Handle employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution

Culture, Engagement, Talent Management (Regional)

Lead employee engagement initiatives, including engagement survey analysis, action planning, and follow-through with local country teams

Champion DEI and employee experience initiatives to foster an inclusive and positive workplace environment.

Lead regional talent initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and organizational design across the region.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline

10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including 4-6 years in HR business partnering

Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data literacy

Experience working in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment is preferred

Experience in managing 1-2 direct reports is preferred

Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and labor market

Fluency in Korean language is required

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