Interim HR Business Partner

About Us

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.

We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished HRBP to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-moving broking environment on an interim basis. Reporting into the head of HR, you will partner with senior leads to understand their objectives and challenges, delivering HR solutions that align with business objectives. This is a broad role and would suit experienced candidates with a particular interest and expertise in Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Employee Relations.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Deliver operational and strategic HR to drive organisational performance through individuals; identify issues and recommend solutions
• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment process including implementing effective resourcing strategy for Asia offices including direct sourcing and early careers with minimal agency spend
• Responsible for employee on-boarding on a global basis including drafting offer letters, visas, contracts, first day process, remote or face to face inductions; conduct pre-employment checks; deal with queries and escalate issues
• Manage and develop reward and benefits proposition including pay benchmarking, compensation cycles, scope and review of benefits providers; provide accurate and insightful analytics to management team to make informed decisions
• Lead and advise on Employee Relations matters (including disciplinary, grievances, absence management and performance improvement processes) to ensure appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed; investigations into allegations and complaints
• Identify and drive process improvements, leveraging HR systems to automate and eliminate manual work where possible
• Project manage roll out of employee engagement initiatives through ‘pulse’ surveys, effective communication, recognition programs and feedback mechanisms
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and scope for improvements; automate and continuously improve HR processes
• Compliance with immigration, employment laws; maintain governance at all times
• Take ownership of key activities relating to global payroll input to ensure data accuracy, collaborating with Finance
• Prepare and generate reports as requested for management team; manage responses to audit requests for HR information
• Support and where appropriate, lead on ad hoc HR projects
• Create reports via Excel and HRIS; ensure absences are updated on HRIS; create and maintain procedural documentation
• Deputise for Head of HR and fulfil any additional ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business including support for London HR office
  
  
  

Risk related responsibilities

• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities
  
  
  

Technical Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrate prior experience and successful track record in HR Operations and HR Advisory – essential
• Good working knowledge of human resources processes and best practices in Singapore – essential
• Good understanding and application of local employment legislation– essential
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills including Advanced Excel and experience with HRIS – essential
• Experience gained in a financial services or professional services environment - preferred
• Commercially aware with strong client focus; personable and engaging working relationships and networks wherever possible – essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times – essential
• Commercially aware, with confidence to partner and advise management team on best practice and initiatives – essential
• Good communication skills, verbal and written including drafting skills – essential
• Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment; - essential
• Naturally team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities; with excellent interpersonal skills – essential
  
  
  

Benefits

Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Learning & Development / CPD opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.