Senior Executive, People & Culture

The Senior Executive, People & Culture serves as the primary HR contact for the Audit business unit and supports managers and employees on people-related matters. The role focuses on business partnering support, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning support while developing broader HRBP capabilities.

This role reports to the Manager, People & Culture and works closely with local stakeholders and the broader People & Culture team, contributing to day-to-day operations while supporting ongoing initiatives to strengthen and standardise HR processes across the organisation.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support

Serve as the primary People & Culture contact for the Audit business unit.
Build effective working relationships with Audit leaders, managers, and employees.
Support managers on employee lifecycle matters including confirmations, promotions, transfers, and exits.
Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee matters to the Manager, People & Culture where appropriate.
Support the Manager, People & Culture on Singapore-wide People & Culture initiatives and projects where required.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

Support managers in handling employee relations and workplace matters.
Assist with disciplinary matters, investigations, grievances, and employee concerns.
Support performance management processes and employee development discussions.
Assist managers with performance improvement plans.
Monitor employee trends and identify potential employee risks.

Recruitment, Workforce Planning & Budget Support

Lead recruitment activities for the Audit business unit.
Support recruitment activities across other Singapore business units for positions up to Assistant Manager level.
Partner with hiring managers on hiring requirements, candidate management, and recruitment planning.
Support workforce planning discussions for the Audit portfolio.
Support annual budgeting exercises by providing recruitment, headcount, and workforce planning information.
Monitor vacancies, hiring activity, workforce movements, and manpower requirements within assigned portfolios.
Work closely with the Manager, People & Culture on workforce planning and hiring needs across the Singapore business.
Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives within the Audit business unit.
Partner with managers to improve employee experience and retention.
Support employee communication and change initiatives.
Participate in engagement survey activities and follow-up action planning.

HR Operations & Team Support

Provide guidance and support to the Executive, People & Culture on operational matters.
Act as the payroll backup by supporting payroll processing, verification, statutory submissions, and related payroll activities to ensure business continuity and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
Assist with HR reporting and employee data analysis.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes across the Audit portfolio.

Projects & Group Initiatives

Support implementation of Group and regional People & Culture initiatives.
Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.
Support organizational and change management initiatives where required.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience preferred
Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong understanding of Singapore payroll practices, CPF, and IRAS requirements
Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Times Pro and Darwinbox) and Microsoft Office

Senior Executive Human Resources