- Has a min of 12+ years of HR generalist experience with some HR business partner experience gained in a medium sized MNC environment with matrix structure.
- Familiarity with development finance and financial service sector is advantageous (though not a must). HR exp gained in a professional service sector will also be useful.
- Understanding of the employment laws in Singapore, knowledge across South Asia/ Southeast Asia is advantageous. Some exposure to HR initiatives/projects such as HRIS, Recruitment, L&D projects will be useful
Our client is an established investment firm focusing on infrastructure projects across Asia. The role is based in town. The co allows WFH for 3 days per week (after the candidate clears probation with approval from direct manager).
About the Role
As part of the global HR function, you play a HR generalist function (with HR business partnering responsibilities) across the region/globe. You will work closely with the business teams and line managers of assigned business units, to deliver high-quality HR support and guidance to all staff in these business units and the rest of the Asia office.
The role acts as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, contributing to both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational HR activities.
This HR Business Partner role is ideal for a resourceful, personable and highly driven individual with a strong HR operations background who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative and matrixed environment. The role and must be able to navigate across multiple stakeholder relationships, flex seamlessly between strategic work and hands- on delivery and operate at pace across multiple HR domains.
This role will be responsible for the delivery of HR activities across the employee life cycle for all staff in the assigned business units globally but also for providing HR support for the Singapore office. Key HR activities include but are not limited to recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee engagement and relations, talent development and group-level HR initiatives and projects.
Role and responsibilities
Business Partnership
- Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and employees across assigned business units.
- Partner with leaders to understand business priorities, challenges, and talent needs, developing a deep understanding of their strategic objectives and operational context
- Provide proactive HR solutions that support business performance and organisational effectiveness, ensuring people plans align with broader business strategy.
- Act as a strategic advisor and sounding board for managers, constructively challenging and coaching them to strengthen leadership capability and embed a high‑performing, inclusive culture.
Core HR Activities
Recruitment
- Support end-to-end hiring processes, including job design, selection, and assessment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Provide guidance on reward structures and support annual processes.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are updated at all times and aligned with the Group, covering all aspects of employment by being knowledgeable about local employment laws and policies.
- Review partnerships and work with vendors on the offering and administration of compensation and benefits programs, where relevant
Performance Management
- Ensure effective goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews
- Coaching managers on performance expectations and feedback.
Employee Relations
- Address employee issues constructively, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies.
- Ensure compliance with the Company's policies and procedures, and with local laws and regulations on employment matters.
- Managing complex employee relations matters including grievance and disciplinary management, investigation and terminations.
Employee Engagement
- Support initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing culture.
- Workforce Planning
- Work closely with Finance and Global HR teams in developing annual headcount plan and staff cost budget and generate the necessary information for decision making.
HR Projects, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Lead HR project activities globally and deliver appropriate HR solutions aligned with business needs and the broader people agenda.
- Collaborate with the global HR team to share best practices, contribute to global HR projects, and continuous improvement and strengthen Groupwide HR processes.
- Operate effectively across multiple offices globally.
- Work closely with the global HR team to support high quality HR delivery.
Qualifications/Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field preferred with a min of 12+ years of HR generalist experience with good HR business partnering exposure gained in a medium sized MNC environment with matrix structure. An Accredited HR qualification will be a plus.
- Familiarity with development finance/infrastructure development and financial service sector is advantageous but this is not a must. HR exp gained in a management consulting or professional service sector will also be useful.
- An understanding of the employment laws in Singapore, knowledge across South Asia/ Southeast Asia is advantageous.
- Proven ability to operate confidently across the full employee lifecycle, providing hands‑on support in recruitment, onboarding, employment documentation changes, employee relations, and policy application to ensure smooth and compliant HR operations
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR policies and ability to interpret and apply them accurately in day-to-day operations, ensuring managers receive clear, practical advice that mitigates risk and maintains compliance.
- Proven experience in managing HR queries with judgement and efficiency, escalating appropriately while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
- Solid experience in a HR generalist and/or operations role, with exposure to business partnering and international/regional HR operations.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple teams and jurisdictions.
- Experience working in an international matrixed environment, collaborating confidently at different organisational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work independently
- Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS) and the MS Office Suite, with interest or experience in supporting system or process improvements.
- Experience contributing to HR projects or change initiatives, with the ability to take ownership of defined workstreams. Some exposure to HR projects/ initiatives covering HRIS, L&D and Recruitment will be useful (but not a must)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide insights that support decision-making.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, results-focused, and able to work to deadlines while maintaining high service standards. Collaborative, open, and pragmatic approach with a strong sense of accountability.
- Comfortable flexing between strategic thinking and practical operational delivery, adapting focus based on business need and organisational pace.
- Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, able to interpret legal and policy frameworks and translate them into clear, actionable guidance.
- Willing to be hands-on (despite being experienced)
- Agile and adaptable to changes
- Detail-oriented and organised, ensuring operational processes are delivered accurately, compliantly, and consistently
Selling pts:
- The role offers flexi work arrangements (work from home for 3 days per week is generally allowed subject to direct manager’s approval)
- The job scope is regional/global (with minimal travelling)
- The co funds development activities to realise socially responsible and commercially viable infrastructures.
- There is lots of room to make a difference/impact in this HR Business Partner role
To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Posted by:
CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)
Date ad is posted - 17 Apr 2026
