HR Business Partner

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Missions and responsibilities :

This position is part of the Human Resources Department. The team apply the methodology as defined in the Thales reference system “Chorus2”. The job holder will be mainly responsible to:

1. HR Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing counsel on talent, culture, and engagement.
• Partner with leadership teams to translate business strategies into HR priorities.
• Support change management efforts for reorganizations, mergers, or new operating models.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with HR Centres of Expertise and regional/global HR teams to deliver appropriate HR solutions.

2. Organisation & Workforce Planning

• Support workforce planning in line with business requirements and future capability needs.
• Partner with business leaders on organisational changes, including changes to workforce structure, roles, capabilities and ways of working.
• Support business transformation and workforce-related initiatives through effective HR planning and implementation.
• Analyse workforce trends and identify people and capability gaps.
• Work with business and Finance stakeholders to ensure workforce plans are aligned with business and cost objectives.

3. Talent & Workforce Management

• Support talent management, talent review and succession planning processes.
• Identify critical roles, talent and capability gaps and work with managers to address development needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to support current and future workforce requirements.
• Support leadership development, career development and internal mobility initiatives.

4. Data Analytics & Insights

• Leverage HR systems, dashboards, and analytics tools to create actionable workforce insights.
• Track key metrics such as turnover, engagement, diversity, productivity, and cost-to-hire.
• Present findings and recommendations to business leaders with clear narratives.

5. Employee Experience & Culture

• Experience working with union and managing collective agreement (CA).
• Monitor organizational climate through surveys and pulse checks.
• Partner with managers to address engagement issues and improve team performance.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with all levels of the organization, providing guidance and coaching on employee relations, performance, and developments.

6. Project Management

• Lead or support country, regional and global HR programmes and initiatives.
• Work with HR, business and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver HR projects effectively.
• Support change management and communication activities associated with business and workforce changes.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.

Job Requirements

• Good degree, preferably with a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management / organizational development.
• 8-10 years of HR business partner or organization development experience, preferably in a complex large organization or MNC, Aerospace industry experience is a preferred.
• Excellent consultation skills, including the ability to work with several layers of management to discern challenges and opportunities and arrive at effective, responsive solutions.
• Ability to execute companywide initiatives with excellence in a fast-paced, global collaborative environment, commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and demonstrated ability to provide HR solutions in a fast-paced and complex environment.  
• Experience in workforce analytics, HR reporting, or organization design preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., OD certification) is an advantage.
• Experience on company restructure; M&A; Carve Out; integration would be preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and handle diverse issues.

Desired Skills and Experience

Coaching, Excellent Communication Skills, Talent Management, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Workforce Planning, HR Business Partnering, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Stakeholder Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into people solutions.
• Excellent consultation, facilitation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix and international environment.
• Good analytical ability and ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights.
• Strong judgement and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Understanding of change management principles and ability to support employees and managers through organizational change, operating module changes.
• Proficiency in HRIS and HR reporting tools, including Workday and Excel.
• Ability to execute HR initiatives effectively while managing multiple priorities.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.