HR Manager

Shape the employee experience. Drive talent, culture and performance. Make a lasting impact at one of Singapore's leading international schools.Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people while delivering an outstanding employee experience across the College.As a trusted HR partner, you will work closely with leaders across the organisation, providing expert advice and leading initiatives across recruitment, talent management, employee relations, performance, learning and development, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, and safeguarding. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic projects with operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition initiatives.Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance matters.Manage compensation, benefits and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices aligned with Singapore employment legislation.Analyse workforce data and HR metrics to support informed decision-making.Oversee onboarding, induction and professional development programmes.Support work pass applications and expatriate relocation processes.Champion safeguarding, safer recruitment and employee wellbeing.Contribute to strategic HR initiatives that enhance culture, engagement and organisational effectiveness.About YouYou are an experienced HR professional who:Has strong generalist HR experience, ideally within education, international schools or complex multinational organisations.Demonstrates excellent knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practice.Has proven experience managing employee relations matters and advising stakeholders.Builds strong relationships and communicates confidently at all levels.Is organised, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities.Uses data and insights to drive continuous improvement.Is passionate about people, culture and delivering an exceptional employee experience.Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Equality StatementWe welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. Safeguarding StatementDulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, and successful references. You can find information about Safeguarding at our College, including the Student Safeguarding Policy, at our website: https://singapore.dulwich.org/our-college/safeguardingPEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028