Founded in 1946, Instron a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) gained early recognition for its innovation in using strain gauge load cells in Universal Testing Machines. Over 75 years later, Instron is now a global market leader in the materials testing industry, 96% of the Fortune 100 list of the world's largest manufacturing companies use Instron test systems. In 2005, Instron was acquired by ITW as the foundation of their test and measurement platform. Founded in 1912, ITW is a global industrial company built around seven industry-leading segments: automotive, construction, food, polymers and fluids, specialty products, test and measurement electronics, and welding. ITW has an impeccable track record of efficiency improvements, margin growth, dividend increases, and share repurchases thus earning them the nickname of "Dividend King" from the Motley Fool.

Role Summary

The Junior HRBP partners closely with the Regional HRBP and business leaders to support people processes, talent, performance, workforce planning, and HR operations for designated client groups. In addition, ~20% of the role provides administrative and executive support to senior leaders (VP/GM level), ensuring smooth coordination, scheduling, and documentation.

This role is ideal for a high‑potential HR professional who wants to grow into a full HRBP while supporting senior leadership operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Business Partnering (60%)

• Act as the first point of contact for day‑to‑day HR queries for assigned client groups.
• Support cyclical HR processes including:
  • Performance management
  • Mid-year/year-end talent discussions
  • Development planning
  • Compensation cycle support (data consolidation, quality checks)
• Coordinate workforce planning activities, including role approvals and headcount governance.
• Partner with hiring managers on hiring needs, job briefs, interview coordination, and offer processes.
• Maintain HR dashboards and provide basic people analytics (attrition, HC report, time-to-fill, trends).
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding coordination, and probation tracking.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement initiatives, events, and communications.
• Ensure HRIS data accuracy and support HR process audits.

2. Administrative & Executive Support (20%)Provide proactive PA-level support to VP/GM including:

• Calendar management and scheduling of internal/external meetings.
• Preparation of meeting materials, decks, and summaries.
• Travel arrangements, claims submission, expense tracking.
• Coordination of leadership team meetings, agendas, and action trackers.
• Administrative support on cross-functional meetings, Townhalls, and staff events.

3. HR Operations & Compliance (20%)

• Ensure adherence to local labour laws and internal HR policies.
• Maintain accurate digital HR records.
• Prepare quarterly people operation reports and create simple dashboards.
• Support HR administration (letters preparation, contract issuance, Workday/HRIS updates).
• Assist in office administration such as maintaining pantry & stationary inventories

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–3 years’ HR experience (generalist, HR operations, or junior HRBP exposure).
• Strong coordination, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to support senior leaders with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and HR systems.
• Fresh graduates holding Higher Nitec in Human Resource and Administration or Specialist Diplomas/Diplomas in HR disciplines from local polytechnics are welcome to apply

Nice-to-Have

• Prior executive assistant or PA experience supporting leaders.
• Experience working in a regional or MNC environment.
• Exposure to Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR or similar.
• Billingual proficiency in English & Mandarin/Korean/Japanese to engage regional stakeholders.

Competencies

• Business acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Operational excellence & documentation discipline
• Data accuracy
• Time and priority management
• Professional maturity & confidentiality
• Service orientation