About Us - Institute for Human Resource Professionals

About IHRP

Uplifting the benchmarks of HR excellence and unlocking the full potential of human capital.

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IHRP Master Professionals

About IHRP

Vision
To build a world-class community effecting purposeful change for people and organisations

Mission
Unlocking the full potential of human capital

The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) is set up by the tripartite partners: the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to professionalise and strengthen the HR practice in Singapore.

IHRP implements a number of national human capital programmes, such as IHRP Certification, Skills Framework for HR, IHRP Skills Badges and Human Capital Diagnostic Tool (HCDT), and is also the national Job Redesign Centre of Excellence (JRCoE).

IHRP has the goal of setting the HR standards of excellence, developing HR as a strategic enabler of business and workforce transformation and fostering a vibrant HR services eco-system to drive innovation and change. Through the IHRP Certification and other national programmemes, IHRP aims to enhance the competencies of HR professionals, as well as create developmental and professional pathways for them. This will professionalise and strengthen the HR practice in Singapore, allowing HR professionals to be key enablers in their organisations.

IHRP partners with government agencies, tripartite organisations and the human capital development eco-system, including IHLs and private providers, to drive the adoption of progressive human capital practices in Singapore. IHRP is also the appointed programme manager for the SkillsFuture Study Awards for HR and the National Young HR Talent Award.

Our 12-member board of directors is chaired by Mrs. Deborah Ong, Retired Partner, PwC Singapore.

Great Place to Work

IHRP is proud to have received the Great Place To Work® Singapore® certification (from August 2025 to August 2026). This recognition reflects the organisation’s ongoing efforts to champion progressive HR practices and unlock the potential of its people.

Tripartite Standards

IHRP proudly adopts Tripartite Standards, reinforcing its commitment to responsible employment practices, fair and progressive HR policies, and a workplace that values the well-being, development, and engagement of every employee.

The Progressive Wage (PW) Mark

As a Progressive Wage Mark employer, IHRP demonstrates its dedication to equitable pay, progressive HR policies, and fostering a workplace that nurtures growth, engagement, and employee well-being.

Why IHRP

Against the backdrop of rapid business disruption, it is essential that organisations develop their human capital, so they can be future-ready and thrive amid economic shifts.

HR is the enabler that will help organisations rise to meet this challenge. But for it to be successful, HR must itself be future-ready. It must focus on maximising human capital and contribute to business growth.

IHRP aims to equip HR professionals and their organisations with progressive and forward-looking people practices to meet this challenge.

IHRP Performs These 3 Roles

Uplifting HR Community

Certify HR practitioners with IHRP's nationally recognised Certification based on our Body of Competencies and complemented by Skills Badges.

Elevating Human Capital Practices

Enable enterprises to develop and adopt progressive human capital practices through the IHRP Human Capital Diagnostic Tool.

Driving Business Success

Enhance workforce productivity and align talent with evolving business needs through the Job Redesign Centre of Excellence.

Our Address

Institute for Human Resource Professionals Limited

Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8

Lift Lobby A, #05-02, Singapore 408601

Nearest MRT Station: Paya Lebar, Exit B