HR General Manager

About Aster

Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster) is a leading provider of chemical and energy solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Aster is a joint venture led by Chandra Asri in partnership with Glencore Group. Building on the foundations of Singapore’s first oil refinery, our facilities on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island serve as the nation’s hub for integrated refining and petrochemical production. Aster Bukom operates a 237,000 barrels per day refinery and a 1.1 million tonne per year ethylene cracker, while Aster Jurong Island produces essential petrochemicals that support industries across the region.

With over 60 years of heritage, Aster is shaping the future by driving progress and creating new opportunities for our people.  From advancing energy solutions to driving petrochemical innovation, we welcome you to join us in our journey that reflects our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence in an evolving industry landscape.

Together, we can achieve more—come be a part of it.

About the job

The role provides strategic HR leadership with a primary focus on Bukom and Jurong sites, while also overseeing and supporting HRBPs and specialists across the wider organisation, including in Jakarta. It is responsible for shaping and executing the people agenda across workforce planning, talent, and organisational development. The role also supports Aster’s Industrial Relations (IR) agenda by coordinating IR matters at the site level 

Job Description

Strategic HR Business Partnering 

• Lead the people strategy for Bukom and Jurong, ensuring alignment with business and operational goals.
• Drive integration and alignment across manufacturing sites.
• Champion the talent agenda across technical and commercial populations:
  • Succession planning for leadership and critical roles.
  • Development of emerging leaders and graduate pipelines.
• Coach and lead the broader HRBP team.
• Support site leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
• Represent HR in site leadership and cross-functional forums.
• Partner with Centres of Expertise (COEs) to shape and implement integrated HR solutions across reward, talent, learning, and employee experience. 

Talent, Culture, and Capability Development 

• Shape and embed a strong culture of performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Serve as a key stakeholder for graduate and capability development programmes. 

Industrial Relations 

• Accountable for ensuring alignment for IR matters at Bukom and Jurong.
• Partner with line managers and HR colleagues to ensure consistent and fair application of IR practices.
• Support compliance with internal IR standards and Singapore’s employment regulations.
• Work in close partnership with the IR Lead & Senior GM, HR on broader IR matters, including union engagement and strategy. 

External Stakeholder Management 

• Engage with external stakeholders including SNEF, NTUC, and MOM as needed.
• Represent Aster in HR- or IR-related forums and external engagements relevant to site operations. 

Job Requirement 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Typically brings around 15 years of broad HR experience, including significant time in a senior business partnering capacity.
• Background in unionised environments is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s employment regulations and tripartite practices is important for navigating the local landscape.
• Regional or cross-border exposure, particularly managing remote teams or shared services, is a strong asset. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams.
• Strategic in mindset while comfortable driving hands-on execution when needed.
• Skilled in influencing and building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Adaptable and composed in fast-paced or complex settings, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach. 

We thank you for your interest. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.