Senior Assistant Manager, HR Partnering

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the VP(AI&DE) Office as a HR Business Partner. The VP(AI&DE) Office coordinates national AI programmes hosted at NTU, shapes university-wide AI policies, and represents NTU in national and international AI engagements. Working closely with the Cluster Lead, you will play a key role in offering close support to our stakeholders in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

Establish strong partnership with the business units to drive organizational effectiveness while implementing HR programmes and initiatives

Actively identify gaps and opportunities where people-related risks can be minimized and influence solutions/outcomes

Provide advice on HR policies and procedures including but not limited to the following areas - employment legislation, talent management, performance management, recruitment, manpower planning, rewards strategies and employee engagement;

Establish clear understanding of the hiring requirements of the Business Units and work closely with NTU’s Shared Services team on the hiring of talents and appointment/re-appointment of staff on a timely basis.

Be a facilitator and HR advisor to senior leaders in managing matters pertaining to industrial relations, employee grievances, conduct and discipline.

Provide advice to stakeholders on policy changes, collaborate with senior leaders and functional HR Centre of Excellence to drive all HR initiatives such as manpower planning and projection, budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.

Depending on the eventual deployment of units which the HR Business Partner will support, he/she may be required to supervise a small team of HR professionals.

Requirements:

Degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in the Human Resources function, preferably in a HR Business Partnering role.

Good Knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and priorities

Collaborative and is comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple priorities

Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes

Ability to work independently as well as be active team members within and across the HR team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU