Senior HR Business Partner (Korean-speaking)

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Singapore City, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Computer Vision • Hardware • Mobile • Software • Semiconductor
The Role
Serve as strategic HR partner for regional commercial and corporate functions in Singapore, advising on org design, workforce planning, talent management, succession, performance, employee relations, and regional engagement initiatives. Collaborate with HR COEs, use people analytics/AI for data-driven solutions, lead DEI and engagement activities, and liaise with senior management in South Korea.
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Position Summary

Reporting into the Regional Head of People Experience for Southeast Asia & Oceania, the Senior HR Business Partner will look after the regional commercial and corporate functions based in the Singapore office and serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, while maintaining close communication with senior management based in South Korea.

Role and Responsibilities

Business Partnering (RHQ)

  • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to business leaders in the Regional Office
  • Serving as the main point of contact for employee life cycle activities such as goal setting, performance evaluation, career progression, onboarding & offboarding, and grievance management
  • Partnering with HR COEs and functions (Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Shared Services Centre) to improve various frameworks and initiatives, while ensuring compliance with labor laws
  • Leverage people analytics and AI to anticipate issues or opportunities and bring data-driven solutions
  • Conducting employee- and business leaders-facing briefings on major HR policy changes or initiatives
  • Handle employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary actions and conflict resolution

Culture, Engagement, Talent Management (Regional)

  • Lead employee engagement initiatives, including engagement survey analysis, action planning, and follow-through with local country teams
  • Champion DEI and employee experience initiatives to foster an inclusive and positive workplace environment.
  • Lead regional talent initiatives including succession planning, performance management, and organizational design across the region.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
  • 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including 4-6 years in HR business partnering
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data literacy
  • Experience working in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment is preferred
  • Experience in managing 1-2 direct reports is preferred
  • Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and labor market
  • Fluency in Korean language is required

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
  • 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including 4-6 years in HR business partnering
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data literacy
  • Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and labor market
  • Fluency in Korean language
  • Experience working in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment
  • Experience in managing 1-2 direct reports

Samsung Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Samsung Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Samsung Electronics.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks is offered in U.S. entities, alongside family‑building support, caregiver resources, and adoption assistance. Semiconductor sites note fully paid parental leave for eligible employees and targeted programs for pregnancy and infant care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO equivalent to about 20 days per year for full‑time U.S. employees, increasing with tenure, is paired with company holidays. Some entities also promote flexible time initiatives and paid volunteer time.
  • Retirement Support Semiconductor units publicly detail a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and other U.S. entities highlight strong retirement support. Additional financial programs such as student‑loan repayment and charitable‑gift matching bolster long‑term savings.

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