Career Category
Human Resources
Job Description
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this critical role, you will be a pivotal member of the Amgen Singapore Manufacturing site leadership team. Amgen’s Singapore Manufacturing (ASM) site, located in Tuas Biomedical Park, is a next-generation biomanufacturing hub designed to deliver commercial-scale biologics with greater speed, flexibility, and a smaller environmental footprint through advanced, modular technologies. Amgen’s Singapore Manufacturing site supplies for every patient every time by advancing innovation, fostering our entrepreneurial spirit, synergy of cultures and collective talent. The manufacturing site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will take the lead in being responsible for developing and overseeing execution of the site’s overall talent strategy, including the workforce plan, talent acquisition strategies, employee value proposition, and corporate talent programs. Additionally, you serve as the trusted advisor and coach to the site leadership team in areas of HR strategy, culture, leadership, talent management, rewards, and change management. In addition to continuing to build Amgen’s talent base at the site, you will also develop and implement innovative strategies to foster engagement and a strong culture in the midst of dynamic growth.
This role reports to the Executive Director of HR, Manufacturing with a dotted line to the Site Vice President (VP).
- Strategic Leadership: Serve as the primary HR leader for the site, advising senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
- Network Leadership: Serve as member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and Manufacturing HR Senior Leadership Team, contributing to best practice sharing across the network and providing thought partnership and coaching in overall strategy and day to day operations.
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of HR professionals including HR business partners and HR technical experts / process owners to drive value in the business; provide ongoing clarity, coaching, and opportunities for career development to facilitate continuous learning and growth.
- Integration & Change Management: Drive integration initiatives and lead organizational change efforts to support business growth.
- HR Operations Oversight: Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems accuracy.
- Global Mobility: Provide guidance on tax, visa, and entity requirements for international assignments.
- Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and coach to the SLT in areas of HR Strategy, Culture / Engagement, Leadership, Talent Management, Rewards, Change Management.
- Talent & Workforce Planning: Partner with site leadership to develop a robust talent base at the site including workforce plan, Talent Acquisition strategies, Employee Value Proposition, Corporate talent programs, and inclusion and belonging strategy.
- Engagement & Culture: Implement innovative strategies to foster engagement and strong people centered culture amid dynamic growth.
- Employee Relations & Compliance: Ensure compliance with local employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Community Engagement: Create and further grow trusted partnerships with local trade schools, universities, and government entities with a focus on workforce development initiatives; represent Amgen at external industry and academic engagements to bolster attraction of top talent and reputation in the market.
- Employee Lifecycle: Oversee / direct implementation of HR processes such as: Onboarding, Performance Evaluation, Compensation Planning, Career Development, Talent Management, Coaching/Training people managers.
- Global Alignment: Develop and drive initiatives and programs that meet local needs while remaining aligned with global strategies.
- COE Partnership: Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop and implement changes, working to anticipate, coordinate, and plan programs at the site – ensuring HR initiatives add value to site and Amgen’s business goals.
- Technical Expertise: Maintain expertise in leading HR trends and deliver practical and insightful thought leadership.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The innovative professional we seek is a driven leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of Human Resources experience, OR
- Master’s degree and 7 years of Human Resources experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Human Resources experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 12+ years of progressively complex / strategic experience in Human Resources for a large global or multinational organization
- Strategic HR business partner experience or other client-facing experience
- Experience leading complex projects / initiatives and/or teams
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of how to use data to inform decisions
- Ability to balance a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing demands
- Self-directed, passionate about the work, and willing to take informed risk
- Demonstrated ability to understand business needs and develop innovative and practical solutions to business challenges
- Sound knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and business practices related to the field of Human Resources
- Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence all levels of management, and executives
- Demonstrated ability to partner well with other HR and business functions
- A strong aptitude to have meaningful impact for the better, and have fun while doing it
- Role model to others for how to “speak up” and respectfully challenge existing approaches to drive continuous change
- Continuous improvement and growth learning mindset
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