Assistant HR Manager

The position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business entities and departments; formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service of various legal entities.

A HR Generalist & Business Partnering aligning and supporting the HR Manager & team prioritising legal formalities (local and global), business impact and management support:

• in full spectrum of Human Resources & Administration, including Recruitment & Onboarding, Offboarding, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, People Development, Payroll Processing, audits (internal and external), work passes & government-HR related matters etc
• develop, implement, improve and conduct regular review on local policies and guidelines to ensure the effective implementation of global policies, procedures and programs
• works closely and communicate effectively with departments and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• driving and supporting ongoing changes in a complex matrix and dynamic environment
• supervise to ensure that payroll is processed in a timely and efficient manner for all staff
• implementing strategic programs.

Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with HR Manager and team in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR activities
• Work closely with managers to manage and support the delivery of annual HR functional initiatives including the performance management review process, salary review and employee reward process, employee engagement survey, people development (include talent) and succession planning
• Provide HR business partnering advisory and support to departments to meet business strategy and guidance to managers in all employee relations matters
• Assist with the deployment of HR programs and initiatives that build effective leadership capability
• Take ownership and lead on key HR projects as part of longer-term HR strategies
• Maintaining timely and accurate employee data update on the HR systems/record
• Foster team cohesiveness
• Mentoring/provide necessary guidance to HR team
• Audit and analyse data as and when required
• Making a difference as a Team-ongoing review to streamline, optimize, re-allocate, re-design, etc
• Back up HR & Admin team members when necessary
• Any other ad-hoc HR tasks and projects

Qualifications and experience

• Degree Holders (HR Academic qualification preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of HR Generalist & business partnering experience with proven track record (at least 5 years in people management role)
• Working experience in MNC Environment
• Strong knowledge in local employment law practices and other HR related government regulations & initiatives; including all work passes matters (new pass, renewal & termination), recruitment & payroll
• With Expatriates’ management, Workday and full hands-on payroll processing experience will be an added advantage
• Able to live according to our corporate values: Determined, Collaborative, Reliable and Innovative
• Effective Communicator – Communicate clearly and concisely through written and spoken language, and are comfortable interacting with all stakeholders to get them to understand your perspective & to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
• Analytical – The ability to visualize and articulate complex problems and see a situation from different points of view
• Negotiator – A good sense of judgment and ability to influence and convince others to achieve the desired outcome
• Meticulous and able to integrate relevant information to develop solutions and solve issues
• Curious with growth mindset (forward thinking), positive thinker, self-driven, meticulous, analytical, able to work independently and with team in dynamic environment
• People-oriented team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-reflective, able to receive and give constructive feedbacks
• Multi-tasking, resourceful and proactive with sense of urgency in dynamic environment
• Computer literate (Excel, Words, PowerPoint, VISO) with good command of English

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require obtaining relevant statutory and government requirements and documentation essential for legal employment. Pre-employment medical check may be requested to ensure that selected candidate is in good health and fit for the role's responsibilities, aligning with safety and health standards at KONGSBERG.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
• build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals
• comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
• be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursue learning and career development opportunities

What we can offer

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits

• We offer flexible working hours

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

Work location

No 6, Tuas Drive 1, Singapore 638673

Point of contact

HR Department

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Business Support Division manages a large of range of supporting functions, with the responsibility to provide support to divisions according to divisional needs, while facilitating for divisional independence. Among other functions, Business Support covers HR, Compliance, Security, Export Control, Facility Management and Internal Communication.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet