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Urban Redevelopment Authority

Urban Redevelopment Authority

Senior HR Business Partner

Contract
Closing on 31 Jan 2026

What the role is

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on HRBP to support our small team. This role requires a versatile HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, serving as a trusted adviser to leadership whilst managing day-to-day HR functions. On a day-to-day basis, expect to provide HR consultancy covering all aspects of the employee life cycle. In this role, you will also provide strategic insights to build a collaborative organisation culture, achieving the desired business goals of your stakeholders. This is a 2-year supernumerary contract role.

What you will be working on

Strategic Partnership You will work closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, providing insights on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy. You'll act as a trusted adviser on people matters, helping to shape our culture and drive employee engagement. Talent Management You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development and offboarding. This includes managing performance review processes, identifying development opportunities, and supporting succession planning. You'll also lead our recruitment efforts, working with hiring managers to attract and select top talent. HR Operations You will formulate and manage core HR processes including compensation and benefits administration, leave management, and HR documentation. You'll maintain accurate employee records and ensure all HR systems and processes run smoothly, including the review of SOPs and assisting with audit matters.

What we are looking for

• HR experience in a similar role with good communication skills in partnering business units in alignment with overall organisational goals. • Independent yet a team player, working within and across HR teams in solutioning and policy reviews. • Ability to adapt to needs of the business environment and foster good relations and trust of stakeholders. • Good knowledge of HR legislation (i.e. trained in HR management, IHRP certification, etc), IM guidelines and Workday. • Experience supporting small or growing teams is highly valued, with a self-starter mindset.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Jan 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Urban Redevelopment Authority or the wider Public Service.


About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.

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