Hr Projects Specialist

Summary of the position:

• The Human Resources Projects Specialist is a key member of the HR team and will report to the HR Business Partner, Singapore Branch.
  
• He/She will be responsible for leading and executing HR initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing the Bank’s effectiveness, employee engagement and operational efficiency.
  
• He/She will work closely with Head of HR and HR Business Partners to develop and implement HR strategic solutions and strategies that are aligned with the Bank’s goals.
  
• He/She will be involved in analyzing HR processes, identifying areas for improvement to drive positive change, and to align our HR practices and policies with market best practices.
  
• He/She will be responsible for processing payroll, benefits administration and prepare accounting entries. Attending employees’ queries. Maintain and update HRIS system to ensure data accuracy and integrity
  
• He/She will have HR administrative responsibilities including collating responses for surveys and regulatory manpower reporting, developing and reviewing HR policy, and ensuring HR policies, procedures and day-to-day handling of HR matters are compliant with the Bank’s guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  

Main responsibilities:

1. Project Management

• Plan, execute and monitor global, regional and local HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with project timeline and the Bank’s goals/objectives.
  

2. Process Improvement &
Change Management

• Assess existing HR processes, policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and drive optimization.
  
• Develop change plan for implementation of HR initiatives to effectively communicate changes, address concerns and drive adoption of new processes or system.
  

3. Employee Engagement &
Wellness

• Support the annual employee engagement survey, interpret results and facilitate the communication to the Bank’s Management Team
  
• Support the Bank’s wellness and work-life balance initiatives
  

4. HR Benchmarking &
Market Intelligence

• Research and analyze market trends, HR best practices to provide insights and recommendations for enhancing HR strategies, programs and initiatives.
  
• Keep up-to-date with HR practices and policies, identify areas of competitive advantage and opportunities for improvement.
  

5. Compliance Management

• Stay abreast of relevant employment laws, regulations and industry standards to ensure that HR projects, initiatives and practices are compliant, and to mitigate any potential risks.
  

6. Others

• Coordinate responses to internal and external HR surveys, and for regulatory reporting.
  
• Back up for other HR colleagues during their absence.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

1. Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Singapore Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time;
   Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
   
2. Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role.
   
3. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competency.
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Accounting related field.
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR project and process improvement, preferably in a banking environment.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data, conduct benchmarking studies, analyze market trends and make data-driven recommendations.
  
• Good knowledge of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices.
  
• Positive mindset with a passion for driving positive change, continuous improvement, and staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
  
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, work under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Excellent written and communication skills.