Sr Manager

Position: HR Business Partner (Nursing)

Department: Human Resource

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner (Nursing).
You will take a proactive and consultative approach in partnering our business units in the management of our employees’ lifecycle. You will provide first-line advisory on people matters, work closely with Head of Departments to develop, and implement manpower planning and resourcing strategies to meet department’s manpower needs, talent management, partnering them in their employee engagement and retention, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with nursing leaders to forecast staffing needs, manage nurse-to-patient ratios, career management, support workforce transformation and change management, and collaborate on retention strategies for the Nursing job family.
2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Collaborate with HR Centre of Expertise (Talent Acquisition) to oversee specialized recruitment pipelines for registered nurses, specialty nurses, and nursing aides.
3. Employee Relations & Engagement: Resolve complex employee grievances, support nursing leaders in performance management, and champion wellness programs tailored to shift workers.
4. Policy & Compliance: Ensure all nursing deployment, compensation, and benefits comply with local healthcare regulations and national employment standards.
5. HR Advisory: Advise nurse managers on people management, conflict resolution, and career development pathways for clinical teams.
6. Strategic Partnership: Build effective partnerships across HR Centres of Expertise, Shared Services, Finance, Operations and other key stakeholders such as Group HR to deliver integrated HR solutions for the Nursing job family.

Requirements:

Competency

1. Good communication and interpersonal skills
2. Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
3. Excellent problem-solving and written communications skills
4. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Educational and Professional Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resource, Business Administration or related field
2. Min. 3 years of experience in HR / business partnering role.
3. Familiar with Employment Act – Singapore and TAFEP’s Fair Employment Practices
4. Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Excel and Word). Knowledge of statistics is advantageous.
5. Working experience in the healthcare and social sectors. Experience in the government sector will be a key advantage, but not necessary

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.