HR Assistant Manager/Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Assistant Manager/Manager is responsible for assisting with the full spectrum of Human Capital operational functions, including recruitment, payroll administration, learning and development, and HR Compliance. The role serves as a trusted business partner to management and employees, ensuring effective HR practices that support organisational goals and foster a positive workplace culture.

HR Generalist Functions

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle, from recruitment, onboarding to offboarding

• Partner with business leaders on manpower planning

• Lead recruitment activities, including interviewing and selection of candidates

• Advise managers and employees on HR policies

• Support performance management process, including goal setting and reviews

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentations

Payroll & Leave Management

• Oversee monthly payroll processing with outsourced vendor and ensure timely and accurate salary payments and CPF submissions

• Collaborate with finance team on monthly reports, and relevant government agencies where required

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee enquiries related to payroll, leave administration and benefits

• Administer employee benefits, insurance and statutory contributions

• Process all MUP, IR21, IR8A, WICA, and all government paid claims

Reporting & Projects

• Coordinate and submit MOM surveys and other statutory related reports

• Support payroll budgeting, forecasting and analysis by providing payroll expenditure insights

• Support the analysis of total payroll expenditure and the yearly payroll budget preparation and forecast

• Prepare, analyse and consolidate payroll-related reports for management, Finance, external auditors and regulatory requirements

Learning and Development

• Support the coordination and administration of learning and development programs

• Assists with training logistics, enrolments, attendance tracking, and training records, while providing support to employees and stakeholders on learning-related matters

• Coordinate training registration and administer SDF and absentee payroll claims

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, or a related discipline

• IHRP certification preferred

• Minimum 8 years of HR Generalist experience, with at least 2-3 years of hands-on payroll management experience.

• Experience in learning and development will be an added advantage

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships and maintain confidentiality across all levels of the organisation

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in payroll administration and HR operations

• Proficient in the use of Human Resource Information Systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and enhance HR operational effectiveness