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AVP, HR Transformation (Banking)

Singapore Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a leading global financial institution to spearhead a large-scale employee transfer and HR transformation initiative impacting approximately 2,000 employees. This highly visible programme leadership role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, governance, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance within a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Drive a strategic workforce transition for a leading financial institution
  • Lead HR governance, change management and operational execution

About Our Client

Our client is one of the world's largest international financial services organisations, operating across multiple markets and serving millions of customers globally. With a strong presence throughout Asia-Pacific and a long-established footprint in Singapore, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation and people-centric transformation initiatives. The business continues to invest heavily in modernising its workforce and HR operating model, creating opportunities for experienced HR transformation professionals to make meaningful impact on enterprise-wide programmes.

Job Description

  • Lead the HR workstream for a major employee transfer and organisational change programme.
  • Manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, governance forums and executive reporting to ensure successful programme delivery.
  • Oversee employee lifecycle activities including data validation, documentation management, system updates and transfer-related HR processes.
  • Partner with HR Shared Services, Payroll, HR Technology, Compliance, Legal, Finance and Business stakeholders to drive seamless execution.
  • Develop and coordinate employee and manager communications, FAQs, change materials and readiness activities.
  • Establish robust governance, controls, audit trails and risk mitigation frameworks throughout programme delivery.
  • Produce leadership dashboards, workforce reconciliation reports and performance metrics to monitor progress and drive decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree qualification in Human Resources, Business, Operations, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • Strong experience in HR Operations, including employee lifecycle management, service delivery, case management and process controls.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex transformation, change management or organisational restructuring programmes.
  • Experience managing large-scale employee migration, transfer, integration or workforce change initiatives involving significant employee populations.
  • Strong project management expertise, including governance, RAID management, stakeholder reporting and execution planning.
  • Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Experience working with HR systems such as SuccessFactors, ServiceNow or similar platforms.
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and support functions.
  • Strong governance mindset with experience in audit readiness, risk management and compliance-driven environments.
  • Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This opportunity provides exposure to one of the largest HR transformation programmes within the financial services sector, offering significant visibility among senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience leading complex workforce transformation initiatives while working within a highly regarded global organisation known for its investment in learning, development and operational excellence. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, the role offers extensive stakeholder exposure, project leadership experience, structured governance frameworks and the opportunity to contribute to strategic HR transformation outcomes that will shape future operating models.

Contact
Amber Chang (Lic No: R1984307/ EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7068700
Phone number
+65 6541 9921

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Change Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Amber Chang (Lic No: R1984307/ EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant contact
+65 6541 9921
Job Reference
JN-072026-7068700
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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