IG Group opportunity

HR Business Partner

A HR leader to support the divisional and regional delivery of the People Strategy in our Singapore office. The Singapore based role will be part of a divisional People team and will have responsibility to drive legal compliance, best practice and engagement.

So, who are we?

IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG – the future gets built here.

Your role in the Team

Reporting to the Head of HR - APAC & ME this role is accountable for the delivery of an excellent and reliable HR service experience and will support he delivery of the People Strategy in our Singapore office. In Singapore, you will independently drive compliance (employment legislation), best practice in all matters HR, as well as supporting Business Leaders in driving culture and engagement. You will also support our Singapore office with a range of projects. You will be part of a small divisional team and a larger global HR team, which will lend support on areas like HR Operations, L&D, Payroll and Systems. As part of the global team, you will be involved in and/or own global as well as cyclical BAU projects (e.g. cyclical performance management processes, engagement survey, etc.)

What you’ll do

HR & Strategic Advisory

You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with all relevant employment legislation in the Singapore office, ensuring legislation changes are proactively addressed, interpreted, and implemented with a best practice approach.

You will provide sound guidance and advice to our Senior stakeholders, line managers and the wider team on all employee relations (ER) matters and will be able to independently manage ER matters from start to finish (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, long term sickness, occupational health, investigations, redundancies etc.)

You will build strong and influential relationships with senior leaders and will be responsible for ensuring their client groups receive a positive and comprehensive HR service.

Deal with complex problems or support business projects that are of significant concern to senior business stakeholders

Project Management:

Work closely with the Head of HR for APAC & ME to deliver the People Plan for Singapore. This will involve coordinating and delivering projects aligned to the People strategy and the employee life cycle to enhance commercial outcomes for the region

Culture and Engagement

Advise leaders in introducing best practice to impact positive culture and engagement. Do this through various forums including  

Influencing the IG Singapore Leadership team.

Lead by example and build strong relationships and trust with the wider team.

Support country specific initiatives around Culture and Engagement aligned to the People Strategy (e.g. OHS, Wellbeing, etc.)

Continuous Improvement

Seek regular feedback to positively enhance the stakeholder experience and proactively spot opportunities how the People function can better support outcomes

Support the embedding of an updated HR Target Operating Model and leverage HR tools and resources to drive self-service and consistency in global processes and standards.

Use data and analysis to drive better people management decision makin

Work with partners in other functions within the People team (Payroll, Recruitment, Operations) to continually improve our service to our team

General

Manage all HR related matters on the ground in Singapore, including HR administration (invoices, management of insurance policies, etc.)

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you’ll need for this role          

Your experience:

Educated to degree level in HR, Business or relevant field

Extensive experience as a HR Generalist (min. 5 years) and at least 3 years in a managerial/senior capacity

Sound experience in managing all processes involved in the usual employee life cycle independently

Experience in working within the fast-changing employment legislation environment of Singapore

Essential skills we are looking for:

Driving and delivering projects of varying complexities on time and with a high standard of quality

Confident in working with a high degree of autonomy and comfortable with required decision making

Resilience in complex, fast-paced work environments with moving priorities

Taking ownership of processes and outcomes and proactively seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement by raising ideas, identifying gaps and challenges

Excellent Communications and Organisational skills essential

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels across various offices and cultures

Proactive and astute in in raising concerns with the Head of HR in a timely manner

Dynamic, energetic and positive, can-do attitude

Solid experience with using HR systems (Workday experience of advantage) and fluency in Microsoft Office suite of programs

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world’s best trading experience. We’d love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorship, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

- Performance based incentives

- Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities

- Company contributions to insurance and medical plans

- Career-focused technical and leadership training

- Contribution to gym memberships and more

- Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund

- 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work

- 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday

- A state-of-the-art office with breakfast bar and more

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds.  This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.

So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.