[ref. a7547418] HR Business Partner Lead(Assoc Dir), Lee Kuan Yew Sch of Public Pol /E Asian Ins - Toa Payoh

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

The Team

Come and join a team of dedicated and committed HR Business Partners that support the mission of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School) and East Asian Institute (EAI). Located in the Bukit Timah campus, LKY School and EAI are part of the National University of Singapore.

The Scope

Reporting to the Group HR Lead for Bukit Timah Campus, you will be a strategic HR advisor to LKY School and EAI, and lead a HR team to partner and support the business line heads and managers to handle, in a proactive and consultative approach, a full spectrum of HR functions which includes Talent Acquisition, Staff Retention, Compensation, Performance Appraisals, as well as Talent Management and Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner and engage academic leaders, the business line heads and managers in a proactive and consultative approach to manage the full spectrum of HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Staff Retention, Compensation and Performance Appraisals, as well as Talent Management and Development
• Oversee and/or manage staff programmes, processes and/or initiatives such as promotion and tenure, mid-term advisory report, awards, succession planning, etc. where applicable
• Build relationship as a trusted HR advisor with senior stakeholders and managers in the business units
• Partner the Centres of Excellence (COE) in reviewing, developing, implementing and administering the rewards and benefits programmes of the University
• Provide expert advice, manage complex employee relations issues, and address disciplinary matters
• Oversee the team as contact point for employee relations issues, provide accurate assessment of situations and provide HR advice to business units
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of HR programmes and continuous improvement projects
• Lead process review projects and participate in improvement projects

• At least 12 years of relevant working experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/ leadership position, ideally in higher education or research sector
• University degree, preferably with additional specialist qualification in Human Resource Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Strong people management and collaborating skills, with ability to work across various HR teams and with staff at all levels
• Good analytical skills, meticulous, resourceful and self-driven with high degree of professional integrity
• Good understanding of local employment law and HR best practices
• Positive work attitude and a keen learner with a "can-do" mind set

More Information

Department : HR Partnering - BTC-LKYSPP/EAI

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 28187