Lonza is hiring for HR Manager (1 year contract) role based at our manufacturing site at Tuas , Singapore.
The HR Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team in providing hands-on HR Business Partnering support, focusing on Employee Relations & Advisory and HR Operations and Data-Driven HR & Insights. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex ER cases, partner closely with business leaders to deliver practical, risk-based solutions, and leverage HR data to drive meaningful insights and decisions. Ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates independently with minimal onboarding, and is passionate about making a real impact on both employee outcomes and business performance.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
Fully paid medical insurance, and option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
What you will do:
Employee Relations & Advisory
Manage end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, misconduct, and performance-related matters.
Conduct investigations and fact-finding, ensuring accurate and thorough case documentation.
Partner with people managers to provide pragmatic, risk-based ER advice and guidance.
Manage employee medical cases in collaboration with managers and Occupational Health Nurse (OHN), including return-to-work planning and follow-up actions.
Ensure compliance with Lonza policies and Singapore employment legislation.
Identify ER and medical case trends, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and improve workplace practices.
HR Operations & Data-Driven Insights
Support and facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation and induction, ensuring a positive employee experience.
Assist in the execution of employee engagement initiatives and company events.
Monitor, analyze, and interpret HR data (including ER and medical cases), preparing reports and insights for management.
Identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks using data analytics, and proactively recommend improvements.
What We’re looking for
8+ years of HR experience, with strong focus on Employee Relations and HR Business Partnering
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Hands- on experience in employee relations and managing complex and sensitive ER cases independently.
Experience in medical case management / return-to-work cases preferred
Strong knowledge of Singapore employment practices and regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding and deliver immediate impact
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and resilience in handling sensitive matters
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a fast-paced team environment.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of HR experience with strong focus on Employee Relations and HR Business Partnering
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Hands-on experience managing complex and sensitive Employee Relations cases independently
- Experience in medical case management and return-to-work planning
- Strong knowledge of Singapore employment practices and regulations
- Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding and deliver immediate impact
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and resilience in handling sensitive matters
- Experience monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting HR data and preparing reports/insights
- Experience supporting new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee engagement initiatives
- Must be able to work fully site-based at the Tuas manufacturing site (Singapore)
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
