Summary of the position:
- The Human Resources Projects Specialist is a key member of the HR team and will report to the HR Business Partner, Singapore Branch.
- He/She will be responsible for leading and executing HR initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the Bank’s effectiveness, employee engagement and operational efficiency.
- He/She will work closely with Head of HR and HR Business Partners to develop and implement HR strategic solutions and strategies that are aligned with the Bank’s goals.
- He/She will be involved in analyzing HR processes, identifying areas for improvement to drive positive change, and to align our HR practices and policies with market best practices.
- He/She will be responsible for processing payroll, benefits administration and prepare accounting entries. Attending employees’ queries. Maintain and update HRIS system to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- He/She will have HR administrative responsibilities including collating responses for surveys and regulatory manpower reporting, developing and reviewing HR policy, and ensuring HR policies, procedures and day-to-day handling of HR matters are compliant with the Bank’s guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Main responsibilities:
1. Project Management
- Plan, execute and monitor global, regional and local HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with project timeline and the Bank’s goals/objectives.
2. Process Improvement & Change Management
- Assess existing HR processes, policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and drive optimization.
- Develop change plan for implementation of HR initiatives to effectively communicate changes, address concerns and drive adoption of new processes or system.
3. Employee Engagement & Wellness
- Support the annual employee engagement survey, interpret results and facilitate the communication to the Bank’s Management Team
- Support the Bank’s wellness and work-life balance initiatives
4. HR Benchmarking & Market Intelligence
- Research and analyze market trends, HR best practices to provide insights and recommendations for enhancing HR strategies, programs and initiatives.
- Keep up-to-date with HR practices and policies, identify areas of competitive advantage and opportunities for improvement.
5. Compliance Management
- Stay abreast of relevant employment laws, regulations and industry standards to ensure that HR projects, initiatives and practices are compliant, and to mitigate any potential risks.
6. Others
- Coordinate responses to internal and external HR surveys, and for regulatory reporting.
- Back up for other HR colleagues during their absence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities
- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Singapore Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role.
- Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Accounting related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in HR project and process improvement, preferably in a banking environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data, conduct benchmarking studies, analyze market trends and make data-driven recommendations.
- Good knowledge of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices.
- Positive mindset with a passion for driving positive change, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, work under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and communication skills.