APAC HR Administrator

Date PostedJune 8, 2026LocationSingaporeCompanyOLIVER JAMES ASSOCIATES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Salary$2,800 to $3,800 MonthlyTypePermanent

Job Summary

This is a dual-stream HR administration role supporting APAC offices, managing both permanent staff and temporary workers. The position requires context-switching between operational rhythms and building strong relationships with HR Operations and Compliance teams. It offers a varied, hands-on experience with significant scope for professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end onboarding and leaver processes
  • Process payroll inputs and employment changes
  • Administer pension schemes (MPF/CPF) and compliance
  • Maintain HRIS records and SOPs
  • Support HR reporting and process improvements

Required Skills

  • 1-2 years HR administration experience
  • Knowledge of APAC employment legislation
  • Payroll and benefits administration proficiency
  • HRIS and MS Office expertise
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Job Details

Key Responsibilities: - Manage end-to-end onboarding for new joiners across APAC including contracts, right-to-work checks, induction scheduling, and system set-up. - Process employment changes (promotions, salary adjustments, role amendments) accurately and in a timely manner within the HRIS System. - Administer the full leaver process, including issuing termination paperwork and conducting exit administration in line with local requirements. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements in both jurisdictions. - Act as the HR point of contact for monthly payroll inputs across APAC, ensuring all changes are submitted accurately and on time. - Administer pension contributions, MPF (HK) and CPF (Singapore), and any local scheme enrolments or changes. - Ensure HR administration practices comply with employment legislation in APAC. - Maintain standard operating procedures. - Ensure HR policies are consistently applied across APAC, flagging any instances of non-compliance to the HR Operations team and supporting managers with guidance where needed. - Support the preparation of statutory filings and regulatory reporting as required in each jurisdiction. - Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR queries, escalating where appropriate. - Support HR projects and process improvement initiatives. - Produce regular HR metrics and reporting for the HR team and management. - Create and maintain accurate temp worker records in the HRIS system. - Process changes to temp worker assignments (extensions, rate changes, terminations) accurately and in a timely manner within the HRIS system. - Ensure temp worker administration practices remain compliant with relevant employment and contractor legislation. - Administer MPF (HK) and CPF (Singapore) obligations for eligible temp workers. - Act as first-line contact for temp worker HR queries. Required Skills and Qualifications: - 1-2 years of HR administration experience, ideally within a regional or multi-entity environment. - Working knowledge of employment legislation in Hong Kong, Singapore, and/or Malaysia. - Experience supporting payroll inputs and employee benefits administration. - Proficient in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office. - Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. - Familiarity with MPF and CPF administration.