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HR Business Partner (Executive / Senior Executive), NUS i3/i4 Research Cluster

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HR Business Partner (Executive / Senior Executive), NUS i3/i4 Research Cluster

Executive / Senior Executive

2026-07-03

Location

Singapore

National University of Singapore

Type

Full-time

Required Qualifications

University degree
HR specialist qualification
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical skills
People management
Microsoft Office proficiency

Research Areas

Maritime Studies
Data Science
Operations Research & Analytics
Mathematical Sciences
Public Understanding of Risk
Smart Systems
Sustainable & Green Finance
Tropical Marine Science
Digital Finance
Risk Management
Real Estate & Urban Studies
Logistics - Asia Pacific
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HR Business Partner (Executive / Senior Executive), NUS i3/i4 Research Cluster

Job Description

We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join the HR Business Partnering team supporting the Research Institutes under the Research Cluster i3 and i4 in the National University of Singapore, which currently comprises - Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), Institute of Data Science (IDS), Institute of Operations Research & Analytics (IORA), Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR), Smart Systems Institute (SSI), Sustainable & Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) and Tropical Marine Science (TMSI), Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF), Risk Management Institute (RMI), Institute of Real Estate & Urban Studies (IREUS), The Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific (TLI-AP), Singapore Synchrotron Light Source (SSLS), NUS Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Partner and support the research institutes’ heads / principal investigators / managers to manage, in a proactive and consultative approach, a full spectrum of HR functions which includes talent acquisition, staff retention, compensation, performance appraisals, as well as talent management and development
  • Partner the Centres of Excellence (COE) in reviewing, developing, implementing and administering the rewards and benefits programmes of the University
  • Contact point for employee relations issues, provide accurate assessment of situations and provide HR advice to business units
  • Make decisions within areas of responsibilities
  • Able to multitask and manage the workload during peak periods and plan for appropriate backup resources
  • Participate in process review projects and participate in improvement projects
  • Generate improvement ideas and translate them into plans and actions
  • Other ad-hoc tasks / projects as assigned

Qualifications

  • University degree, preferably with additional specialist qualification in Human Resource Management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to relate well with people at all levels and good service orientation
  • Strong influencing and collaborating skills, with demonstrable ability to work across various HR teams and with staff at all levels
  • Competent in Microsoft Office tools, with strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good command of written and spoken English language
  • Strong people management skills
  • Positive work attitude and a keen learner with a "can-do" mindset
  • Team player, and able to consider the interest of the team and the University
  • Meticulous, and able to work well under pressure and commitment to meeting tight deadlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the HR Business Partner role at NUS?

Candidates need a university degree, preferably with a specialist Human Resource Management qualification. Key skills include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong influencing abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, numerical and analytical skills, and good command of English. A positive attitude, team player mindset, and ability to work under pressure are essential. Explore more HR jobs in higher education for similar requirements.

📋What are the main duties of this HR Business Partner position?

Responsibilities include partnering with research institute heads on talent acquisition, staff retention, compensation, performance appraisals, and talent development. Act as contact for employee relations, collaborate on rewards and benefits, manage workloads, participate in process improvements, and handle ad-hoc projects. This role supports NUS i3/i4 Research Cluster institutes.

🔬Which research institutes does this HR role support at NUS?

The role supports institutes under NUS i3/i4 Research Cluster, including Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), Institute of Data Science (IDS), Institute of Operations Research & Analytics (IORA), Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR), and others like Smart Systems Institute (SSI) and Sustainable & Green Finance Institute (SGFIN). Check research jobs for related opportunities.

📍What is the location and application deadline for this NUS HR job?

The position is based in Singapore at the National University of Singapore. The application deadline is 2026-07-03. Prepare your application with a focus on HR experience in research environments. Visit higher ed jobs for more Singapore-based roles.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned in the job posting. Candidates should verify eligibility for working in Singapore independently. NUS roles often prioritize local or eligible candidates. Review higher ed career advice on international applications and university jobs in Singapore.

💼What skills are essential to excel in this HR Business Partner role?

Strong people management, collaborating skills, ability to multitask under pressure, and a "can-do" mindset are crucial. Experience in employee relations and process improvements is key for supporting NUS research institutes.

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