Strategic HR (GRIT Traineeship)

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Role Overview:

Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for Human Resources and a desire to make real impact within the Financial Services Industry? We are seeking a motivated and dynamic graduate to join our Strategic HR department, whereby you will be involved in managing various strategic projects that aim to improve HR efficiency, drive innovation culture, enhance employer branding, and boost employee engagement. In this role, you will get to design structured approaches to guide individuals, teams and organisation through transitions – whether it’s adopting new technologies, restructuring or implementing new policies. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic HR initiatives and deliver real impact within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of HR efficiency projects, including process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Act as a key bridge between business and Digital HR / Innovation Group teams, translating technical specifications into actionable business requirements.

• Support end-to-end change management and communication efforts from group level to drive regional adoption.

• Conduct surveys and organise focus group discussions to solicit feedback and generate meaningful insights for senior leadership.

• Conduct research and provide insights on HR trends and best practices.

• Prepare executive presentations to communicate project progress and outcomes to senior leadership within Group HR.

Job Requirements

• Strong interest in HR and a passion for driving organisational improvements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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