Deputy Head of Human Resource - Commodities / Agriculture

about the company

Our client is a global manufacturing and agriculture conglomerate with a deeply rooted history and operations spanning over 10 countries. Headquartered in Singapore and a global workforce of >20,000 employees, their portfolio spans across sustainable plantations and refineries to deep-tech R&D centers and global shipping fleets.

about the job
The Deputy Head of Human Resources will oversee the daily HR operations across Singapore and Malaysia markets, managing a team of 9 across Singapore and Malaysia markets. This role will report directly to the Regional Head of Human Resources based in Singapore. In addition, you will be managing:

• HR Operational Excellence: Oversee daily HR workflows across local business units, including end-to-end recruitment pipelines, payroll administration and team management

• Total Rewards & Frameworks: Administer local compensation structures, salary grading frameworks, variable components, and annual bonus cycles

• Regulatory Compliance: Act as the internal custodian for employment governance, ensuring all workflows and corporate policies strictly align with the Singapore Employment Act, CPF regulations, and Tripartite guidelines

• Workforce Planning & Analytics: Monitor headcount costs, support strategic workforce planning, and track key HR metrics to facilitate data-driven decisions for business leaders

• Talent & Performance Management: Manage the annual performance review cycle, implement performance management frameworks, and identify internal talent pipelines to support local succession planning

• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to promote a positive workplace culture; handle grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution with high discretion and professionalism

• Capability Building: Coordinate training initiatives and track local employee skills development plans to strengthen internal capabilities

skills and experience required

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent

• Min. 12 years experience in Human Resources years in a senior managerial or team-leading capacity; with strong knowledge on HR operations and managing core HR functions including payroll administration, HR operations, compensation and HRMS

• Solid HR experience within complex supply chains, commodities, agriculture, logistics or large conglomerates is highly advantageous

• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a structured, data-driven approach to tracking and interpreting HR metrics.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage, influence, and advise stakeholders across all corporate levels
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive corporate and employee relations matters with absolute confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong, comprehensive working knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations, CPF requirements and Tripartite guidelines

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive corporate and employee relations matters with absolute confidentiality and professionalism.

To apply online please use the apply function, alternatively you may contact Bernie Chng, Associate Director at Randstad Singapore. (EA: 94C3609 / R1441391)