It's more than a job

As part of the HR team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will help build careers, nurture talent, and empower people to succeed. Your work doesn't stop at HR - it drives the entire supply chain forward. By attracting and developing the right people, you ensure that our operations run smoothly, so medical equipment reaches hospitals on time, toys arrive in stores for the holidays, and fresh flowers make it to local florists. Every great logistics solution starts with great people - and that's where you come in.

Who We Are

At Kuehne+Nagel, logistics is more than moving goods - it's about connecting people, industries, and possibilities. In Singapore, our Sea Logistics business is built on tradition, resilience, and trust. It's an industry that's old-school at heart, but evolving with technology and innovation. We need HR leaders who understand both worlds: grounded enough to respect the fundamentals, yet smart and proactive enough to drive change.

The Role

As a Cluster HR Business Partner (Sea Logistics), you'll be the bridge between people and business. You'll stand shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders, employees, and stakeholders,not as a distant advisor, but as a hands-on partner who knows when to speak up, when to listen, and when to test the waters.

This role is about balance: being discreet yet decisive, collaborative yet firm, analytical yet empathetic. You'll be the middle person who keeps relationships strong, ensures compliance with local labor regulations, and helps shape a workforce that's ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering: Collaborate with Sea Logistics leaders to understand strategic objectives and workforce needs. Be the trusted HR point of contact, ensuring recruitment, development, and retention align with business goals.
Employee Relations: Act as the middle manresolving conflicts, fostering trust, and building a culture of accountability and respect.
Performance & Development: Drive performance management processes, align individual objectives with company goals, and support organizational development initiatives.
Compensation & Analytics: Work with compensation teams to ensure competitiveness, manage reviews, and use data-driven insights to guide decisions.
Employer Branding: Strengthen KN's reputation in Singapore and Malaysia through authentic, grounded employer branding initiatives.
Process Improvement: Leverage technology and digital tools to streamline HR processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

Experience: 5-8 years in HR, with strong exposure to employee relations and business partnering.
Industry Knowledge: Comfortable across industries, with a plus if you've worked in freight forwarding or logistics.
Skills & Traits:
- Collaborative, smart, and proactive,but never a snob.
- Mature judgment, knowing when to test waters and when to stand firm.
- Tech-savvy, open to process improvement, and confident with analytics.
- Discreet, ethical, and grounded ,someone who respects the nature of Sea Logistics.
- Strong with numbers and data, able to respond fast and think things through clearly.
Local Expertise: Priority for Singaporeans with knowledge of local labor regulations.
Work Style: Hands-on, practical, and resilient in a no-frills industry

Why Join Us

Sea Logistics is not a fancy industry - it's tough, traditional, and deeply rooted in global trade. But that's exactly what makes it rewarding. Here, you'll find meaning in being part of something bigger: keeping supply chains moving, supporting people, and shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

At Kuehne+Nagel, you'll have the chance to grow, to challenge yourself, and to make a real impact in an industry that values grit, loyalty, and integrity.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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National Human Resources Business Partner