About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.
Job Description
About the Role: Driving Strategic HR Transformation
Join us as a VP Strategic HR Consultant and play a key role in shaping strategies that enable business success. This role is designed for an experienced consultant with strong advisory capabilities, adept at solving complex challenges and driving impactful change.
As an internal consultant, you will partner with business leaders and HR teams to design and implement strategic workforce initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance employee experience. Your focus will be on delivering practical, scalable solutions aligned with organizational priorities, leveraging data and technology to enable transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory: Provide consulting support on organizational design, workforce strategy, and change management to enable business objectives.
Consulting & Governance: Act as a trusted advisor on policies, compliance, and risk management, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and governance frameworks.
Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for improvement and simplification across HR and related business processes. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability, leveraging technology where appropriate.
Capability Development: Support workforce planning, succession management, and leadership development programs to build future-ready capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience
5–8 years of experience in management consulting or strategic advisory roles; exposure to HR transformation is a plus but not mandatory.
Strong track record in delivering consulting solutions and driving measurable outcomes.
Familiarity with HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday) and data-driven decision-making is advantageous.
Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP) are a plus but not required.
Core Competencies
Consulting Expertise: Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align initiatives with business priorities.
Change Leadership: Experience in driving organizational change and influencing outcomes.
Analytical & Data-Driven: Comfortable with metrics and insights for decision-making.
Collaboration & Influence: Build effective partnerships across functions.
Communication Excellence: Clear and persuasive communication with senior stakeholders.
Why This Role Matters
This VP SHR Consultant role is critical in enabling HR and business leaders to deliver strategic value through advisory, process optimization, and capability building—creating a function that supports growth and enhances employee experience.
Additional Requirements
Be a Part of the UOB Family
UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.
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UOB Singapore Office
80 Raffles Place, Singapore, 048624
