HR Business Partner (6-months Mat Cover)

at  Infraco Asia Development Pte Ltd

ABOUT PIDG

At the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), we get infrastructure finance moving and multiplying – accelerating climate action and sustainable development where most urgently needed. We work with public and private partners to bridge financing gaps, directing capital and expertise into projects that promote climate resilience and sustainable growth. Working throughout the project lifecycle, we reduce financial risk, transform markets, and build local capacity, creating a deep and lasting impact.
We are a group of companies that work together to improve lives throughout south and south-east Asia and Africa. Active since 2002, over 70% of our investments have been either in countries classified as Least Developed Countries or Fragile and Conflict Affected States. These are the countries where infrastructure gaps are the largest and most urgent and where the population is youngest and growing fastest. These are also the countries that contributed the least to climate change and yet are suffering the worse impacts, in some of the regions with the richest biodiversity left on the planet, which is quickly being depleted.
Building on a pioneering track record of integrating climate and inclusion considerations in infrastructure investment, we launched a new 2030 strategy which makes action on climate and nature, together with sustainable development through new and improved infrastructure, the central purpose of all we do.

Workforce Planning, Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Partner IAD Leadership in resources mobilization, planning and forecasting for the best deployment of people.
• Work closely with Finance in developing annual staff headcount and staff cost budget and generate the necessary information for decision making.
• Partner managers in the preparation of job description, selection of candidates with right competencies and culture fit using effective screening and assessment processes.
• Strengthen current non-discriminatory recruitment and placement programs in the areas of recruitment, advertising, postings, screenings, interviewing and orientation
• Ensure all conflicts and pre-employment checks are completed
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new joiners and ensure that new hires are aware of relevant HR programs and processes and use them when appropriate
• Manage staff retirement and re-employment, and ensure staff and managers understand the process and execute procedures within Company guidelines and local regulation

Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HRM or equivalent qualification in related fields;
• An understanding of the employment laws in Singapore, knowledge across South Asia/ Southeast Asia is advantageous;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on; able to multitask effectively and perform under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Make decisions/consult stakeholders where appropriate to effectively incorporate global and matrix context of the organisation and support necessary collaboration across organization and regions;
• Strong appreciation and passion for the Group’s mandate, with a strong work ethics and desire to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Experience:

• At least 10 years of work experience in HR Business Partner, generalist field with some HR operations background; in a medium sized organization or MNC environment with matrix structure; Familiarity with development finance/infrastructure development and investment sector is advantageous; Demonstrated experience in the various HR functional areas, especially organization development, change management, and employee relations

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of the global HR function of the PIDG Group, the HR Business Partner will work closely with the management team and line managers of the project development arm in Asia ( InfraCo Asia ), to provide support to all personnel in this business and the rest of the PIDG Asia regional office.
This HR Business Partner role is ideal for a resourceful, personable and highly driven individual with a strong operational background and able to navigate across multiple stakeholder relationships in a dynamic and collaborative matrix environment. With support from a HR Analyst, this role will play a key role in the entire spectrum of HR activities, delivering the HR programme, policies and activities for all personnel in the Asia office. Key HR activities would include recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee engagement and relations, and group-level HR initiatives and projects.
The appointed candidate will be based out of the PIDG Asia regional office in Singapore. Some travel may be expected between the PIDG offices on a need-to basis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnership for the Asia office:

• Engage internal stakeholders to understand the current key business challenges and processes in order to identify proactive human resources plans to enable successful achievement of business results
• Establish and maintain relationships with managers and staff to stay abreast of current and future talent needs and challenges in line with the business/function strategy
• Partner the business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviours, structures, and processes
• Align on key HR activities and timelines with the global HR function and represent the Asia region in any group-wide HR solutions that may be implemented
• Provide necessary support and advice on core processes such as the annual performance review, payroll management and leave management according to appropriate timeframe desired level of standards/service
• Ensure that a complete set of HR policies and procedures are in place as aligned with the Group, covering all aspects of employment by being knowledgeable about local employment laws and policies
• Provide guidance and daily support to management and staff on HR activities, such as recruitment, performance review, compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations
• Provide support and guidance to line managers/business leaders on effective people management skills

Workforce Planning, Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Partner IAD Leadership in resources mobilization, planning and forecasting for the best deployment of people.
• Work closely with Finance in developing annual staff headcount and staff cost budget and generate the necessary information for decision making.
• Partner managers in the preparation of job description, selection of candidates with right competencies and culture fit using effective screening and assessment processes.
• Strengthen current non-discriminatory recruitment and placement programs in the areas of recruitment, advertising, postings, screenings, interviewing and orientation
• Ensure all conflicts and pre-employment checks are completed
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new joiners and ensure that new hires are aware of relevant HR programs and processes and use them when appropriate
• Manage staff retirement and re-employment, and ensure staff and managers understand the process and execute procedures within Company guidelines and local regulations

Performance Management and Payroll:

• In conjunction with Group HR, manage the Performance Review process (year-end and mid-year), ensuring all activities are completed effectively within the timeline for the Asia region
• Guide managers in understanding and implementing effective performance reviews and communication for their team members
• Work with managers on managing performance issues
• Partner IAD Leadership in the evaluation and calibration of performance results
• Partner IAD Leadership in the submission and presentation of the Company’s people contributions to its parent organisation (PIDG) and other stakeholders, where required

Compensation And Benefits:

• In consultation with PIDG and InfraCo Asia Leadership, build and implement effective and consistent compensation schemes and benefits policies according to market trends on regular basis, including working with managers in the communication of changes for optimal impact
• Monitor the effectiveness of the compensation and benefit programme for the Asia office, identifying room for improvement where appropriate
• Perform second-level review of payroll reports and yearly tax filing/adhoc tax clearance submissions
• Conduct job evaluation and propose relevant compensation for new hires/promotions/change in roles in terms of job grade
• Co-lead the Annual Compensation Review process where necessary
• Review partnerships and work with vendors on the offering and administration of compensation and benefits programs, where relevant

Corporate Support:

• Contribute to group-level HR initiatives and participate as the lead to drive select activities on behalf of the Global HR team for the group
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Act in all circumstances as an ambassador of PIDG and InfraCo Asia, displaying and demonstrating the highest ethical and moral standards, while effectively managing and controlling budgets and expenditure in accordance with the InfraCo Asia policies and procedures.

Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HRM or equivalent qualification in related fields;
• An understanding of the employment laws in Singapore, knowledge across South Asia/ Southeast Asia is advantageous;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on; able to multitask effectively and perform under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Make decisions/consult stakeholders where appropriate to effectively incorporate global and matrix context of the organisation and support necessary collaboration across organization and regions;
• Strong appreciation and passion for the Group’s mandate, with a strong work ethics and desire to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of work experience in HR Business Partner, generalist field with some HR operations background; in a medium sized organization or MNC environment with matrix structure; Familiarity with development finance/infrastructure development and investment sector is advantageous; Demonstrated experience in the various HR functional areas, especially organization development, change management, and employee relations.

Interested applicants, please send your detailed, updated resume to careers@infracoasia.com. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
PIDG is an equal opportunities employer and values the diversity of all its employees, associates, owners, service providers and customers