Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Head of HR - Construction - Engineering (up to 13k) di Argyll Scott - Maukerja

Head of HR

About the Opportunity

We are exclusively supporting a confidential search for an established multinational organisation with a strong presence in Singapore and across the region.

The organisation is seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead its people agenda while overseeing five key pillars: HR, Administration, Training & Development, Building & Facilities, and Compliance & Governance.

This is a broad leadership role requiring a strategic yet hands-on leader who can partner with senior management, strengthen organisational capability, and ensure effective corporate and workplace operations.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the HR and people strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the full spectrum of HR, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, C&B, employee relations, talent, succession, and HR operations.
• Partner with senior management and HODs on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, employee matters, and people-related risks.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, culture, and organisational development.

Training & Development

• Oversee the Training & Development pillar, including training needs analysis, annual training plans, and capability development.
• Drive talent, succession, career, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure training programmes support business, capability, and regulatory requirements.

Administration & Corporate Services

• Oversee the Administration pillar, ensuring efficient office and corporate support services.
• Establish effective administrative processes, policies, and service standards.
• Manage relevant vendors, contracts, and service providers to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.

Building, Facilities & Maintenance

• Oversee building, facilities, workplace, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
• Manage facilities vendors, contractors, maintenance programmes, and related expenditure.
• Ensure building and workplace operations meet regulatory, safety, and business continuity requirements.

Compliance, Governance & Risk

• Oversee the Compliance & Governance pillar, ensuring adherence to applicable Singapore laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and Group policies.
• Establish and maintain appropriate policies, SOPs, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Identify and manage HR, operational, regulatory, and workplace risks.
• Coordinate audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Monitor HR, training, administration, facilities, and compliance metrics, costs, and risks.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, Group/regional teams, vendors, consultants, and service providers.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of HR experience with broad strategic and operational exposure.
• Proven experience in HR leadership and business partnering with senior management.
• Experience overseeing HR, Administration, Training, Facilities, and/or Compliance will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.
• Strong experience across employee relations, talent management, performance management, C&B, recruitment, and organisational development.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable operating strategically and hands-on.
• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, building services, facilities management, or service industries will be advantageous.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Broad leadership scope across HR, Administration, Training, Facilities, and Compliance.
• Direct partnership with senior management and business leaders.
• Opportunity to shape the people agenda and strengthen organisational capability.
• Broad exposure across people, workplace, governance, and corporate services.
• Stable multinational environment with regional exposure and a meaningful leadership mandate.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License No. 16S8105

Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)

EA Reg No: R1326770