The Director, HR Partnering leads the HR business-partnering function, working with university leaders to align workforce plans, organisational development, talent management, employee engagement and people policies with NTU's strategic priorities. The role typically requires a degree in human resources, business, organisational psychology or a related discipline, extensive HR leadership experience, and strong knowledge of employment practices, change management and workforce planning. The successful candidate is expected to advise senior stakeholders confidently, lead and develop HR professionals, manage complex employee matters, use people data to support decisions, and deliver practical, service-focused solutions in a large, diverse institution. Strong communication, influencing, strategic thinking and stakeholder-management skills are essential.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, social sciences and interdisciplinary research. The university operates a large, multicultural campus community comprising academic staff, researchers, professional staff and students from Singapore and around the world. NTU places strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and collaboration with industry, government and international partners. Its campus includes teaching facilities, laboratories, residential halls, cultural spaces and research centres. As a public autonomous university, NTU offers a structured and professionally diverse working environment, with opportunities to contribute to institutional strategy, education, research and community development. HR leadership roles support a complex workforce and play an important part in organisational transformation and employee experience.
Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in technology, finance, healthcare, education, research, logistics and professional services. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally respectful, with excellent public transport, reliable services, diverse food and a safe urban environment. Housing can be expensive, particularly near central areas, although public transport makes commuting from suburban districts practical. Singapore has a hot, humid climate throughout the year. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government assessment. Employers often assist with relocation, onboarding and pass applications, but candidates should budget for housing deposits, healthcare and living costs. NTU is in the west, near Jurong West, with convenient MRT and bus connections.
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