Job Description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.


Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school's outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.


The school now has an exciting opportunity for a

Human Resources Business Partner

to join our

Human Resources

team.

About the Role:

The HR Business Partner plays a pivotal role in supporting the school's mission and objectives by providing strategic and operational HR support and guidance. This is a dynamic and hands-on position that requires excellent interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of HR best practices, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Position Requirements:

At least 3 years' experience in HR Demonstrates the highest level of ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information Works effectively, professionally and tactfully with a diverse workforce, the leadership team and external parties Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and inspire Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data related to various HR metrics Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Sound working knowledge of Singapore employment laws and regulations In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies and employment laws in the education sector Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Demonstrates the Stamford Values - Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion

Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR, CIPD).



With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.


The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.


Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.