As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Why JoinThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to drive business performance. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end HR solutions including talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, and workforce planning within the assigned business units.
How you succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll need to build strong relationships with stakeholders, understand business needs, and develop tailored HR solutions. You'll need to be proactive, strategic, and able to navigate complex organisational dynamics. By doing so, you'll drive business outcomes, enhance employee experience, and contribute to OCBC's continued success.
What you do1. Strategic HR Partnership
Partner with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into effective HR strategies and initiatives.
Provide advisory on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
Drive HR transformation initiatives aligned with OCBC’s business goals and culture.
2. Talent Management & Development
Lead talent review processes and succession planning.
Identify high-potential employees and work with leaders to build strong talent pipelines.
Support learning and development initiatives to build future-ready capabilities.
3. Employee Engagement & Culture
Promote a high-performance and inclusive culture aligned with OCBC values.
Drive employee engagement initiatives and analyze survey results to implement action plans.
Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, fostering positive employee relations.
4. Performance Management
Support and guide managers on performance management processes including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews.
Ensure fairness, consistency, and adherence to OCBC policies.
Provide coaching to managers on performance issues and development planning.
5. HR Operations & Policy Advisory
Provide guidance on HR policies, employment regulations, and best practices.
Partner with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Rewards, and Learning to deliver integrated HR solutions.
Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal governance requirements.
6. Change Management
Support organizational change initiatives including restructuring, transformation, and digitalization projects.
Manage communication and stakeholder engagement during change efforts.
7. Data & Analytics
Leverage HR analytics to provide insights and support decision-making.
Monitor key HR metrics such as attrition, engagement, and workforce trends.
Who you areBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Professional HR certification (e.g., IHRP, SHRM, CIPD) is an advantage.
8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–6 years in an HR Business Partner role.
Experience in the banking or financial services industry preferred.
Proven track record in partnering with senior stakeholders.
Strong business acumen with the ability to link HR strategies to business outcomes.
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Ability to manage complex organizational issues with discretion and professionalism.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR best practices.
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 8-12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4-6 years in an HR Business Partner role
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and providing strategic HR advice
- Strong business acumen and ability to link HR strategies to business outcomes
- Experience with talent management, succession planning, and performance management processes
- Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR best practices
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage complex organisational issues with discretion and professionalism
- Experience in banking or financial services industry
- Professional HR certification (e.g., IHRP, SHRM, CIPD)
What We Do
OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker. OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services. OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang. OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.
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