Viatris
Plant HR Head, Tuas, Singapore
ViatrisSingapore4 days ago
Full-timeHuman Resources

Position Title: Plant HR Head, Tuas API Manufacturing Facility

Location: Tuas, Singapore


At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.


Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

  1. Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance,
  2. Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
  3. Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.


Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Plant HR Head role will make an impact:


Role Purpose


strategic HR Leader to head the Human Resources function at API manufacturing facility in Tuas, Singapore. The role will support the Site Leadership Team and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive a successful business transition, embed robust HR practices and foster a high-performance culture. This position reports to the Regional HR Leader.


Key Responsibilities


  • Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to site leadership and aligning people strategy with business goals.
  • Lead site-wide HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and workforce development.
  • Drive manpower planning, cost optimization, and workforce analytics
  • Ensure compliance with Singapore’s labor laws, regulatory standards, and internal governance frameworks.
  • Manage union engagement and industrial relations especially post-transition.
  • Coach managers and employees on HR best practices to build a high-performance, compliant work culture.
  • Lead employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development initiatives.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the site HR team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with local and regional teams for consistent execution of HR strategies.


Qualification and Experience


Candidates are expected to have the following qualifications, skills, and experience.


  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Related fields; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in within Singapore’s manufacturing setup.
  • Proven experience managing industrial relations and union matters; familiarity with NTUC frameworks is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements.
  • Background in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or large-scale manufacturing preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in team management and proven leadership during organizational transitions.
  • Strategic thinker with operational agility.
  • Expertise in manpower planning, cost control, and HR metrics.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Effective coaching and influencing skills.
  • High integrity, resilience, and adept at navigating complex HR challenges