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Housing and Development Board

Housing and Development Board

Human Resource Manager (HR Business Partner)

Contract
Closing on 05 May 2026

What the role is

You will be part of the team of HR business partners supporting designated business groups, providing HR strategic advice and solutions across HR domains including strategic workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, talent management, learning & development and guidance on HR policies, processes and programmes.

What you will be working on

You will serve as a strategic liaison between corporate HR and business groups, establishing a strong partnership with the group’s management team in implementing HR initiatives and programmes. This role requires you to understand business needs and adopt a proactive and consultative approach with business groups in the continual review of HR policies and programmes, factoring in both business needs and organisational directions. You will provide HR insights and advice to the business groups across the various HR domains, aligning them to HR policies and processes and playing a strategic role in the resolution of HR policy-related matters between business groups and corporate HR. In addition, you may be assigned to other Centre of Excellence portfolio such as organisational planning and review, talent management programmes, or special HR projects.

What we are looking for

• Relevant HR Business Partnering experience in aligning HR strategies with business needs • An understanding of the workings and HR processes of the Public Service, as well as experience with Workday, is advantageous • Independent yet a team player, with proven ability in working within and across HR teams in solutioning and resolution of complex issues • Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills • Experience supporting small or growing teams is highly valued, with the ability to navigate and manage ambiguity, as well as in adopting a proactive approach in solutioning and problem resolution All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting

About your application process

This job is closing on 05 May 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 Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.


About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.

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