MAGENTA CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time HR Deputy Director in Southeast (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 15,000 - Ricebowl

We are seeking a senior HR leader to head the full Human Resources function across our food/beverage manufacturing, retail (~80 outlets) and Head Office operations. Reporting directly to the Founder/Company Owner, this role serves as a trusted strategic adviser to the Senior Management Team, balancing high-level HR strategy with hands-on operational involvement. The successful candidate will be commercially driven, visible, and comfortable working across the boardroom, factory floor and retail outlets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Advisory

Act as strategic HR Business Partner to the Founder and Senior Management Team

Advise on org structure, succession planning, leadership development, remuneration and organisational transformation

Translate business strategy into practical, commercially sound HR initiatives

Workforce Planning

Develop workforce strategies across Retail, Manufacturing and HQ, covering ~80 retail outlets and manufacturing operations

Oversee recruitment, deployment and succession planning for critical roles

Monitor productivity, absenteeism, overtime and turnover; recommend optimisation initiatives

Develop contingency staffing plans (cross-deployment, relief staff, multi-skilling)

Talent Acquisition & Manpower Strategy

Build long-term recruitment strategies, talent pipelines and employer branding

Develop local and foreign manpower sourcing strategies; ensure compliance with EP/S Pass/Work Permit requirements

Liaise with recruitment agencies and government authorities

Learning, Performance & Rewards

Design competency frameworks, training plans and leadership development programmes

Own the annual performance appraisal framework, KPIs and calibration process

Design and implement bonus, incentive, recognition and retention programmes

Employee Engagement & HR Governance

Drive engagement initiatives, including the annual Town Hall (~500 employees)

Maintain the Employee Handbook and HR policies; ensure compliance with employment legislation

Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding programmes

HR Analytics & Team Leadership

Translate HR data into business insights via dashboards and reports

Lead, coach and develop the HR team; build a high-performing department

Provide HR leadership across regional operations, standardising policies where relevant

Requirements

Degree in HR Management, Business Administration or related field

10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience

Experience in manufacturing, retail or FMCG highly desirable

Experience in a local SME or owner-managed business environment an advantage

Proven track record leading organisational transformation and workforce planning

Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills across all levels of the organisation, including staff with limited formal academic qualifications

High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a hands-on, adaptable leadership style suited to a fast-paced SME environment
MAGENTA CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.

We are a small but dynamic team of professionals who enjoy working together as a team towards common goals and a better future together. We treat every individual with respect and provide sufficient space for both personal and professional growth and development.

A new member in our organization can expect to be working in a family-like environment with highly transparent work culture and business practices.