HR Lead

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical projects.  

Our skills include the expansive area of Architecture and Interior Design for which we are looking for candidates to join our design studios who are excited about working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Our portfolio comprises a broad range of project types, including hospitality, office, commercial, transport, residential, retail and regeneration and civic projects. Ranging from small heritage buildings to massive complex mixed-use projects and large scale master plans.

• Ensure excellent HR service delivery to senior stakeholders in the business and implement HR processes in a smooth manner.
• Manage HR operations for your business lines that are operating in Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka
• Work with the HR leadership team in setting up HR policies and processes for any new country where operations may be set up in the future.
• Ensure compliance and governance is achieved without any compromise while managing new / emerging countries in the region.
• Manage the Learning & Development function for Southeast Asia (including Singapore), shaping the training plans in the region and also managing L&D operations end to end.
• Shape and implement actions arising out of the annual employee engagement survey and other employee feedback.
• Coach and support line managers as required; handle employee queries and grievances as they arise.
• Manage Reward processes in region including salary reviews, bonus administration and participate in reward surveys
• Ensure that appropriate KPIs are met and management information is in place for reporting; work with others in the HR team and prepare management reports as necessary. 

• You will have strong business acumen and be able to clearly understand business strategy and direction and be able to align HR priorities accordingly.
• You will have experience in providing HR solutions to business challenges.
• You are willing and able to demonstrate consistent action oriented behavior, taking accountability for delivery of results both personally and/or with others.
• You have the ability to analyze and understand data and information quickly; and are able to use information, insights and judgement to make robust and defendable decisions.
• You lead by example, act with integrity, impartiality and independence, applying sound personal judgement in all interactions.
• You work effectively and inclusively with colleagues, stakeholders, teams and individuals at all levels in the organisation.
• You have the courage and confidence to speak up, challenge others even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
• You demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate through a cross cultural and matrix environment.