Director of Human Resources (SG) - Non- Profit
Our client is a large Singapore-based nonprofit organization operating in the social sector. With several thousand employees across multiple entities and locations, the organization plays a significant community role and is continuing to strengthen its operating model, people practices, and leadership bench.
They are seeking a senior HR leader to join in a pivotal full-time role. This person will manage a sizeable HR function serving a large and diverse workforce.
The role requires someone who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on, and who brings both people leadership and operational credibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership across the human resources function within a large, complex organization
Partner closely with senior leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational priorities
Lead and strengthen HR operations, ensuring effective execution across teams and processes
Oversee and support specialist HR functions, including areas such as talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee services
Support workforce management across a large employee population spanning multiple sites and service environments
Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and operational teams
Engage confidently with external and public-facing stakeholders where required
Contribute to organizational development, process improvement, and modernization efforts, including more efficient and technology-enabled ways of working
Operate effectively in a structured, governance-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders
Support partnership with China-based partners
REQUIREMENTS
Significant senior HR leadership experience
Proven experience managing HR in large workforce environments, preferably with several thousand employees
Strong breadth across HR operations, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and day-to-day operational realities
A people-centric, mature, and credible leadership style
Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and presenting in formal settings
Experience in organizations with decentralized operations
Exposure to public sector, nonprofit, social sector, or similarly structured environments as an advantage
Comfort working with broad-based, frontline, operational, or service-oriented employee populations
An appreciation for local operating context and mission-driven environments