Senior Human Resources Executive (Engineering & Green Energy Sector, Singapore)

Company Overview

Our company is a well-established civil and M&E engineering firm in Singapore with a growing green energy division. We have approximately 120 employees, including about 20 office-based staff and around 100 field-based personnel working on various project sites. We pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence while driving innovative sustainable energy solutions, fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen our HR function and as the HR partner to our management consultant in driving the company’s strategic goals. In this role, you will oversee the full spectrum of HR operations and initiatives, ensuring that our HR policies, systems, and programs effectively support both our office teams and field staff. You will drive a comprehensive overhaul of HR policies and procedures, implement robust performance management and compensation structures, and lead talent acquisition and retention strategies to support the company’s growth. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all relevant Singapore regulations, mentor a junior HR team member, and champion a positive organizational culture aligned with the company’s core values and green energy vision. You will also be working with our management consultant to drive the strategic goals of the company and all major strategic changes will be coordinated with the Deputy CEO and our management consultant prior to implementation. This position is based in Singapore and reports directly to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Transformation & Consultant Collaboration: Act as the HR lead on all transformation programmes in collaboration with the management consultant (e.g., organisation design, digital HR, workforce optimisation, sustainability-talent upskilling). Translate corporate road-map milestones into HR workstreams, project plans, and success metrics; track and report progress. Provide HR data, insights, and change-management expertise to the consultant and C-suite; ensure timely decision-making and risk mitigation. Cascade strategic changes to managers and field teams, ensuring clear communication, training, and adoption.

• HR Policy Development & Compliance: Review, overhaul, and implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) guidelines. Ensure the company’s HR practices remain fully compliant with all Singapore employment laws and regulations (e.g. Employment Act, CPF, work pass requirements), updating policies as needed.

• Performance Management: Establish and manage a robust performance management system to drive employee development and accountability. This includes setting clear KPIs by working alongside with our management consultant, coordinating regular performance appraisals and feedback cycles, and guiding managers in addressing performance issues constructively.

• Compensation & Benefits: Develop and maintain fair and competitive salary structures and benefits programs. Analyze market compensation trends and propose salary adjustments or incentive schemes to attract and retain top talent, ensuring pay equity and transparency across both office and field positions.

• Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for both office-based and fieldbased roles. This involves workforce planning with department heads, advertising job openings, conducting interviews, and selecting candidates who meet both technical qualifications and cultural fit. Oversee a smooth onboarding process to integrate new hires effectively.

• Talent Retention & Development: Design and implement talent retention strategies. Initiatives may include employee engagement programs, training and development opportunities, clear career progression paths, and recognition/reward schemes tailored to both office staff and site personnel.

• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee relations matters. Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR issues, handle grievances or disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy, and maintain a positive employeremployee relationship. Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the office and field teams to promote fairness and trust.

• HR Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior HR staff members. Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to build the junior team member’s capabilities. Oversee the HR team’s daily workflow and ensure efficient, accurate execution of HR operations (e.g. record-keeping, leave administration).

• Culture and Values Promotion: Champion a positive organizational culture aligned with the company’s values and strategic direction in collaboration with the management consultant. Lead by example in promoting a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Drive culture-building activities that reinforce core values (such as teamwork, excellence, and sustainability) and support the company’s green energy mission, helping employees connect with this vision.

• Strategic HR Partnership: Work closely with senior management and management consultant to align HR strategies with business goals. Provide HR insights during strategic planning (e.g. manpower forecasting, organizational development) and support change management initiatives as the company expands its green energy projects or other new ventures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional HR certifications (e.g. IHRP, SHRM or CIPD) will be an advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience, including at least a couple of years in a managerial or lead HR role. Industry experience in engineering, construction, or a similar technical sector is highly preferred, as it provides understanding of the unique challenges of a field-based workforce.

• HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws, regulations, and MOM guidelines (e.g. Employment Act, manpower regulations, TAFEP guidelines). Hands-on experience developing and implementing HR policies, performance management systems, and compensation structures is required.

• Recruitment & HR Skills: Proven ability to lead recruitment for a diverse workforce – from office professionals to site technicians/engineers. Familiarity with talent retention best practices and employee engagement strategies. Experience handling employee relations issues with tact and fairness.

• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership and people management skills. Able to effectively supervise and develop junior HR staff. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels (from ground staff to senior management).

• Strategic Mindset: Strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with business objectives and adapt to changing organizational needs. Hands-on and proactive in driving HR projects to completion. Able to work independently and handle a broad range of HR duties in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Other Skills: High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive HR matters. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in HRIS software or HR analytics tools is a plus. A genuine passion for developing a positive workplace culture and an interest in sustainability/green initiatives will be viewed favorably