The role provides leadership to the HR team, partners with senior business leaders, and oversees HR operations to support organizational growth, workforce stability, and employee engagement. In addition to leading the HR function, the HR Manager serves as the strategic HR partner for assigned business units.
1. HR Functional Leadership
Lead the Singapore HR team and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
Coach, develop and manage HR team members.
Allocate workload and ensure timely, high-quality HR service delivery.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team.
2. HR Operations & Governance
Ensure compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and company policies.
Oversee payroll governance, HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
Maintain HR policies, SOPs and documentation.
Lead internal and external HR audit
3. HR Systems & Process Excellence
Own Oracle HCM governance and continuous improvement.
Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle enhancements.
Drive HR automation initiatives and process improvements.
Ensure HR data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Partner with Corporate HRIS on system enhancements.
4. Strategic HR Partnership
Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned client groups (e.g., Level 1 Manufacturing).
Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategies.
Support organizational changes and business transformation initiatives.
5. Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead complex employee relations matters and investigations.
Provide guidance on disciplinary matters and performance issues.
Coach managers on difficult people situations.
Escalation points for sensitive cases.
6. Talent & Performance
Lead annual performance management processes.
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning.
Partner with TA and Compensation on hiring and reward decisions.
Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development solutions.
7. Workforce Analytics
Monitor HR metrics including:
Attrition
Absenteeism
Headcount Report
Hiring effectiveness
OT trends
New hire turnover
Retention Scorecard
Present workforce insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
8. Leadership Responsibilities
Develop and mentor HR team members.
Build team capability.
Ensure succession planning within HR.
Foster collaboration across HR and business functions.
9. Employee Engagement
Drive and lead the execution of HR employee-related events and engagement initiatives, including employee appreciation, wellness activities and recognition programs.
Lead and support Core Values Survey initiatives to drive employee participation and facilitate follow-up actions that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. Candidates with a Diploma and significant relevant experience will also be considered. IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification is an advantage.
Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role.
Manufacturing industry experience is essential, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
Demonstrated experience leading a broad spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations.
Strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, and HR best practices.
Experience leading and coaching an HR team, with the ability to develop team capability and drive operational excellence.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle HCM preferred) and leading HR process improvements or system enhancements would be an advantage
Responsibilities
Qualifications
About Us
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a diploma with significant relevant experience may be considered.
- At least 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role.
- Essential experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
- Experience leading a broad spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, and HR best practices.
- Experience leading and coaching an HR team, developing team capability, and driving operational excellence.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and partner with leaders at all organizational levels.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive employee matters professionally.
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Oracle HCM, and leading HR process improvements or system enhancements.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ichor Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ichor Systems, Inc..
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
