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HR Manager | Singapore

Faststream is partnering up an established ship owner to look for a HR Manager in Singapore to support the next phase of its international growth. 

You'd report directly to the Senior Management — setting up new entities, getting the employment framework right in each market, and hiring the commercial teams to fill them.

What you'll be doing
  • Establishing HR from the ground up in new jurisdictions — employment contracts, handbooks, benefits, payroll and local advisory relationships
  • Navigating employment legislation across Europe, the Middle East and Asia
  • Leading recruitment for chartering, operations and shore-based support roles
  • Writing group-wide policy that holds up across very different labour markets
  • Managing the relationship between HQ, the Singapore office and new overseas entities
What you'll need
  • HR generalist experience with genuine recruitment ownership
  • Track record supporting overseas office set-ups, or strong multi-jurisdiction employment knowledge
  • Fluent Mandarin and English mandatory to manage international stakeholders
  • Shipping background preferred