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Assistant Vice President, HR Business Partner, Frasers Hospitality

Country:  Singapore
State:  Singapore
Job Function:  Human Resources
Job Posting Date:  24 Apr 2024

ABOUT FRASERS PROPERTY LIMITED
Frasers Property Limited (“Frasers Property” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Frasers Property Group” or the “Group”), is a multinational investor-developer-manager of real estate products and services across the property value chain. The Group is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) and headquartered in Singapore.

Frasers Property's multinational businesses operate across five asset classes, namely, residential, retail, commercial & business parks, industrial & logistics as well as hospitality. The Group has businesses in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and China, and its well-established hospitality business owns and/or operates serviced apartments and hotels in over 20 countries and more than 70 cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Frasers Property is also the sponsor of two real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and one stapled trust listed on the SGX-ST. Frasers Centrepoint Trust and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust are focused on retail, and industrial & commercial properties, respectively. Frasers Hospitality Trust (comprising Frasers Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and Frasers Hospitality Business Trust) is a stapled trust focused on hospitality properties. In addition, the Group has two REITs listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited is the sponsor of Frasers Property Thailand Industrial Freehold & Leasehold REIT, which is focused on industrial & logistics properties in Thailand, and Golden Ventures Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust, which is focused on commercial properties.

The Group is committed to inspiring experiences and creating places for good for its stakeholders. By acting progressively, producing and consuming responsibly, and focusing on its people, Frasers Property aspires to raise sustainability ideals across its value chain, and build a more resilient business. It is committed to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050. Building on its heritage as well as leveraging its knowledge and capabilities, the Group aims to create lasting shared value for its people, the businesses and communities it serves. Frasers Property believes in the diversity of its people and is invested in promoting a progressive, collaborative and respectful culture.

For more information on Frasers Property, please visit frasersproperty.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner will support the Head of HR of Frasers Hospitality (FH) to drive talent priorities and organizational efficiencies.  The incumbent will provide strategic recommendations and advisory support from Clusters level to Properties level and Shared Service Partner level, to drive initiatives that contribute to Company’s long-term success.  The position is designed for dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced global setup with business acumen, leverage on synergies with Group People & Culture to achieve win-win outcomes.    

Job Description

  • Partners with FH C-level and business leaders to shape a resilient and agile organization organisation through organizational organisational design and talent management strategies connecting talent to business strategy for scalability.
  • Operates as a trusted partner to business leaders to drive strategic business priorities with HR represented in decision-making.
  • Be accountable for and provides regular updates and reports to Head of HR and Cluster Heads on the performance of the department/clusters on its plans and strategies.
  • Proactively cultivates and supports business to drive targeted culture through various channels (culture surveys, townhalls and employee dialogues) for employee engagement and well-being, establishing the organisation as an employer of choice. 
  • Partner with Group CoEs and business leaders to co-create and execute people interventions to address current and future business needs and alignment.
  • Identify and utilises data to analyze on informed decisions relating to talent priorities, workforce planning, while continuously monitoring key HR metrics to drive strategic initiatives HR metrices to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide HR advisory and coaching to a team of HR professionals to deliver excellent HR services and support to meet business objectives.
  • Lead and/or participate in HR projects, ensuring successful delivery within timeline and budget.
  • Review, align and implement best in class HR policies and procedures across the region and within Group’s framework.
  • Manage and coordinate the annual performance and salary review process for FH. Participate in market remuneration surveys and conduct analysis of market trends to ensure equitable and competitive employee compensation and benefits for the region. 
  • Keep abreast of employment legislation in various jurisdictions and provide guidance to business leaders.
  • Responsible for quarterly forecast process and manpower budgeting exercises.
  • May be involved in providing pre-opening support to new properties, including placement of General Managers and HR Managers for the new properties outside of Singapore.

Key Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master's in HRM or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience in a regional role, ideally having served in country or regional HR leadership role. Real estate or hospitality experience will be preferred.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate business priorities/challenges to strategic people initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices and familiar with local labour regulations.
  • Experience in supporting pre-opening of new properties is a good to have.
  • Strong listening skills and excellent command of English, with both written & oral communication skills.
  • Proven track-record of managing relationships with the management team to be able to challenge and coach in a high-performance environment.
  • Driven and pro-active with a hands-on mentality and a positive attitude.
  • Possess strong analytical and project management skills to manage and execute company-wide strategic initiatives and programmes.
  • Ability to prioritize work and focus on high-priority tasks.
  • Good cross-cultural awareness / sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills with an international mindset to influence and facilitate effective working with stakeholders across diverse cultures and different levels of the organization.

Diversity brings us closer to the communities we serve.

Guided by our Purpose, we are creating, inspiring, and nurturing an inclusive culture that unlocks the power of diverse teams to drive Frasers Property forward. Our values drive everything we do, which are core to creating safe places where everyone belongs, is mutually respected and feels empowered to be authentic at work. Working collaboratively makes us progressively stronger and better as an organisation, which helps our people to thrive each day.

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