Human Resources Director

AEM Holdings Ltd. (SGX: AWX) is a Singapore-headquartered global leader in semiconductor and electronics test innovation, listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange. With over 2,200 professionals across R&D and manufacturing sites in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Finland, France, South Korea, and the United States, AEM delivers comprehensive test solutions — spanning system-level, wafer-level, burn-in, and advanced packaging test — to the world's leading semiconductor and AI/HPC companies. Driven by its vision of a Zero Failure World, AEM continues to grow as a trusted partner in next-generation silicon test innovation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Head of HR, the HR Director serves as a strategic leader responsible for aligning people initiatives with commercial priorities across one of AEM's key business units. This role acts as a critical bridge between global HR strategy and regional execution—driving localized workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness to support sustainable growth within a matrix framework.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on people strategies aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning and organisational design to ensure optimal structure and capability.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations and policy matters, ensuring compliance with local regulations and group standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organisational health, engagement, and culture initiatives.
• Drive organisational development and transformation initiatives, including structure optimisation and capability build.
• Lead change management programmes to support enterprise transformation.
• Own and govern succession planning frameworks, talent review processes, and leadership pipeline development.
• Partner with business leaders to identify critical roles and build robust talent pipelines.
• Define and oversee learning strategy and leadership development aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure consistent talent calibration and readiness assessments across regions.
• Design, implement, and govern performance management frameworks, including goal-setting and rating calibration standards.
• Drive a high-performance culture through consistent talent and performance practices.
• Ensure alignment of performance outcomes with organisational objectives and values.
• Collaborate with HR COEs and Operations to implement compensation, benefits, and learning programmes effectively.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, frameworks, and practices across regions, with appropriate localisation.
• Leverage workforce analytics to provide insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee industrial relations, including union engagement, collective agreements, and dispute resolution where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to both HRBP and organisational effectiveness domains in a global environment.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link people strategies to business and financial outcomes.
• Proven track record in organisational design, talent management, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing complexity in matrix organisations.
• Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging HR data and insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.