Head of Human Resources

Job Title: Head of Human Resources, IPOS International

Great ideas do not discriminate, and anyone can have them. Given the right protection and support, a great idea can become a powerful brand, a transformative technology, an innovative process or design, or even a song or story that moves one’s soul. Housing Singapore’s largest community of intellectual property (IP) experts, IPOS (a statutory board under the Ministry of Law) understands better than anyone how important it is to protect ideas and creations for now and for the future. We leverage our deep technical, legal and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow, through their intangible assets, including IP, from Singapore, through Singapore. We catalyse the ideas of today, into the assets of tomorrow.

About IPOS International

IPOS International is a private limited company fully owned by IPOS. The IPOS Group is committed to building Singapore’s future growth as a global hub for intellectual property creation, protection and management. We serve the public sector, investors, private enterprises, not-for-profits, service providers and individuals through patent search and analysis, training and IP management services. Together, we amplify creativity and enable innovation, to realise tangible economic and social value from intangible assets.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join IPOS International as Head of HR. Reporting to the Managing Director of IPOS International, the Head of HR is responsible for leading a team in implementing and managing HR operations in alignment with IPOS Group policies. This role oversees day-to-day HR functions, ensures policy compliance, and drives operational excellence within IPOS International while collaborating closely with IPOS HR (HCD) for key HR processes and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements IPOS Group’s HR policies in line with Group direction and regulatory requirements
• Works closely with IPOS HCD on workforce planning, career schemes, competencies, budgeting, compensation, benefits and promotions
• Leads the HR team, partners with business owners and manages vendors to deliver end-to-end HR services
• Ensures timely reporting, audit readiness and compliance with internal and external governance requirements

Are you the one? Please write to us if you are/have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field with good knowledge of Singapore employment law, HR trends and systems
• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years of experience in leading a team
• Prior experience in aligning subsidiary HR with parent company strategy preferred but not mandatory
• Possesses strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com