Provide HR business partnering for Singapore, advising leaders on employee relations, performance, onboarding, HR operations, and compliance. Support regional HR projects across Asia, drive process improvement, coordinate rollouts, and assist talent and learning initiatives.
Position Summary:
The HR Business Partner role provides hands‑on HR business partnering and operational support for Singapore (adapt MU based on the role), serving as a key advisor to employees and leaders on core people matters. The incumbent also serves as the HRBP to the Country Leader.
In addition to its Singapore HRBP responsibilities, the role offers exposure to selected regional HR initiatives across Asia, contributing to projects, programs, or activities that support HR effectiveness, consistency, and capability building. The nature and scope of regional involvement may evolve over time and may include project based assignments or rotation opportunities, supporting broader HR development.
This role is well suited for a developing HR professional who is focused on building strong HRBP fundamentals, while gaining experience in a regional, matrixed environment and progressively broadening their HR perspective beyond a single country remit.
Responsibilities:
HR Business Partnering (Singapore)
- Serve as the primary HR contact for Singapore employees and leaders, advising on people matters, employee relations, performance, and HR compliance.
- Coach managers on performance management, feedback, conflict resolution, and development planning.
- Drive onboarding, assimilation, and employee experience initiatives.
- Support local recruitment activities with TA; participate in interviews where needed.
- Execute Singapore‑specific HR processes such as payroll changes, HRIS updates, exit management, and employee documentation.
- Partner with COEs (Talent, TA, TR) on annual cycles such as merit, bonus, talent reviews, and engagement actions.
- Monitor workforce trends, provide insights to leadership, and support business restructuring/organisation changes when required.
Regional HR Exposure & Project Support (Asia)
- Partner with the Asia HR team and COEs to support selected regional HR initiatives, projects, and priorities, alongside core HRBP responsibilities.
- Participate in regional efforts focused on process improvement, consistency, and effective execution of people programs across Asia.
- Contribute to the localisation, coordination, or rollout of regional HR frameworks, toolkits, or learning initiatives, as appropriate.
- Provide project and coordination support for regional HR activities to ensure follow through and adoption at the local and regional level.
- Gain exposure to and, where relevant, support learning sessions, onboarding programs, HR forums, or knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Collect feedback, support basic tracking, and share insights to inform continuous improvement of HR practices and programs.
- The scope of regional exposure may evolve over time, including potential rotation into different HR projects or focus areas, to support individual development and broader HR capability building.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
- 2-4 years of broad HR experience, with exposure to HR operations, HRBP support and/or learning or project coordination.
- Knowledge of Singapore employment law; familiarity with regional HR considerations preferred.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/LMS systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to both HR generalist and development or project‑based work in a matrixed or regional environment.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and basic project management skills.
- Interest in growing into broader HRBP or people development roles over time.
- Professional HR or coaching certifications (e.g. SHRM) are a plus but not required.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
About the Team Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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