HR Change Management Specialist to be based in Singapore

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.  

We are seeking a dynamic HR Change Management Specialist to join our HR Portfolio Management Team on an interim basis to support portfolio wide change initiatives. This role demands a seasoned change practitioner with strong business and HR acumen, a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge HR Operating Model and Ways of Working Implementation.

What will you be doing?

• Drive organizational change strategies, including culture transformation, executive coaching, and agile change management across our HR Evolution.
• Partner with HR lead to assess and optimize processes, improve workforce planning, and embed a digital-first mindset.
• Develop and deliver tailored change & communications training, and engagement strategies in partnership with our Enterprise Head of Change and VP Internal Comms.
• Leverage agile and MSP methodologies to manage complex transformation projects.
• Provide strategic coaching and facilitation to leadership teams during times of significant change.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, HR, Learning, and Business leadership to ensure transformation alignment.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in the role will requires a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service-providing sides of an organization.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Industry Experience in One or More of the Following: FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Professional Services
• Technology Fluency In: Workday, Oracle, SAP, SuccessFactors, GenAI Tools (e.g., OpenAI models), Learning Platforms

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.