Group Head, HR & OD

A leading organisation in Singapore is seeking a Group Head of Human Resources and Organisation Development to join its Corporate Services leadership team. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the next phase of growth, driving enterprise-wide people strategy, organisational effectiveness, and cultural transformation. As a key partner to the Chief Corporate Officer and senior leadership, you will lead the development of a future-ready HR function, embedding robust organisational development practices that support business performance, scalability, and long-term sustainability. The organisation values flexibility, inclusivity, and a supportive environment where your expertise in HR and OD will be instrumental in building a high-performing culture. If you are passionate about nurturing talent, championing employee well-being, and influencing positive change across all levels, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. * Play a central role in shaping enterprise-wide people strategy and organisational effectiveness for a respected Singapore-based group. * Lead transformative HR initiatives that foster agility, innovation, and performance while supporting business scalability and sustainability. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities within an inclusive environment that prioritises employee engagement, well-being, and professional growth.

What you'll do:

As Group Head of Human Resources and Organisation Development, you will play an integral role in shaping the future direction of the organisation’s people strategy. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve partnering with senior leaders to ensure alignment between business priorities and HR initiatives. You will drive transformation projects that enhance organisational effectiveness through clear structure design and operating models. By championing a values-driven culture across all business units, you will foster collaboration and trust among teams. Your focus on talent management will see you developing succession plans for key roles while overseeing executive hiring processes. You will also be responsible for designing compensation frameworks that motivate employees while ensuring their well-being is prioritised. Through regular review of HR policies against market benchmarks, you will maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires you to build strong relationships at every level of the organisation while leading a high-performing HR team dedicated to supporting business growth.

• Partner closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team to align people strategy with business priorities and growth ambitions, ensuring that HR initiatives directly support organisational objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organisational design, leadership capability development, and workforce planning by providing expert guidance on structure and talent needs.
• Drive enterprise-level HR strategies that enable agility, innovation, and performance across all business units through collaborative planning and execution.
• Lead organisation-wide transformation initiatives including restructuring, change management programmes, and capability building efforts to ensure sustainable growth.
• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture by promoting shared goals and fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect throughout the organisation.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through robust succession planning frameworks and targeted leadership development programmes that nurture future leaders.
• Oversee executive hiring processes as well as critical talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier professionals who share the organisation’s vision.
• Strengthen talent management practices by implementing effective performance management systems and career development pathways for employees at all levels.
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits frameworks that reward performance while enhancing employee engagement and well-being.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with market benchmarks as well as organisational goals by regularly reviewing standards for compliance.

What you bring:

To excel as Group Head of Human Resources and Organisation Development, your proven experience should reflect deep expertise in both strategic HR management and organisational development. You bring advanced academic qualifications alongside extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale transformation projects. Your familiarity with Singapore employment laws ensures operational compliance while your proficiency with modern HR systems supports efficient processes. Your interpersonal skills allow you to connect empathetically with colleagues at every level—building trust through honest communication. Analytical thinking enables you to interpret complex data sets for actionable insights into workforce trends. You have demonstrated success motivating diverse teams towards shared goals by fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is heard. Your ability to influence outcomes through collaborative partnerships makes you an invaluable asset during periods of change or growth. Ultimately your commitment to nurturing talent developing leaders ensures long-term sustainability for the organisation.

• Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant progressive HR&OD experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing human resource and organisation development.
• Relevant certification in HR (e.g. SHRM, HRCI, CHRP) will be an advantage.
• Deep understanding of organisational development, employee engagement and change management.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices and employment laws of Singapore.
• Familiarity with HR software and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change within a company.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued supported. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around personal needs—allowing them to balance professional responsibilities with life outside work. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so staff can continually develop new skills advance their careers within the group. Supportive leadership encourages open dialogue collaboration across departments ensuring everyone has access resources needed succeed thrive together. The organisation’s dedication diversity equity inclusion means under-represented groups are actively welcomed empowered contribute meaningfully toward shared objectives making it one most desirable places work Singapore today.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on organisational culture talent development apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards shaping the future of human resources starts here.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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