Career Opportunities: VP, HR Business Partner (15960)

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Human Resource & Organization Department 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 15960 

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Human Resource & Organization Department

We drive GIC’s talent strategies, and shape the organisational culture to sustain GIC’s long-term performance.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that champions the people agenda for GIC.

What will you do as a VP, HR Business Partner?

You will be part of the HR Business Partnering team, responsible for supporting talent programs and initiatives of global impact and scale for the Company, and for the departments you cover. You are a trusted advisor for department senior management on all issues related to people, with support from a senior HRBP as well as the broader HR team. You are expected to be a proactive communicator and change agent, who can successfully balance employee needs with business goals to create integrated solutions. You are also expected to contribute to talent policy formulation, as well as implement policies and programs to help the department navigate a demanding and dynamic environment and achieve its business goals.

• Promote and execute HR initiatives in partnership with policy/ program teams in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, rewards and recognition.
• Drive people agenda and initiatives to meet future business goals, in partnership with business executives. Serve as the bridge representing business needs to the wider HR community.
• Work with the GIC School and line managers to encourage the growth and career development of staff through the talent development framework / programs.
• Drive the annual performance appraisal exercise, salary and bonus reviews and talent processes including facilitating any transition management if required.
• Provide insights on employee engagement from the ground and other channels including workplace surveys, as part of wider culture building efforts.
• Manage employee relations issues and support line managers in conflict resolution and grievance management, in compliance with labor regulations and market best practices.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Demonstrate a business centric mindset with curiosity and to leverage sound judgement skills to find resolutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the temperament and skills to build strong relationships founded on solid trust and mutual respect and to be adept at influencing both business executives and broader HR team.
• Exercises good judgment and is resourceful, able to deal effectively with a variety of demanding situations.
• Committed to the role and motivated to excel, never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence by designing for the future while managing day to day matters.
• Around 8 years of HR experience ideally gained in multinational companies.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Human Resource & Organization Department here: https://gic.careers/group/human-resource-organization/