HR Generalist
Job Summary
ISerious is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle across Singapore and China. This hands-on role encompasses talent acquisition, HR operations, employee relations, and compensation & benefits coordination. The position requires a self-starter comfortable with building HR foundations within a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle
- Oversee full employee lifecycle operations
- Coordinate payroll and benefits
- Ensure legal compliance in SG and China
- Handle work pass and immigration matters
Required Skills
- 5-8 years HR Generalist experience
- Expertise in Singapore Employment Act
- Full-cycle recruitment proficiency
- Startup/Tech industry experience
- Regional/Cross-border HR knowledge
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across Singapore, China and SEA.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruitment plans.
- Source, screen, interview, coordinate offers, and manage onboarding.
- Build talent pipelines for technical, product, operations, commercial, and corporate functions.
- Continuously improve recruitment processes and employer branding.
HR Operations:
- Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, promotion, transfers, and offboarding.
- Maintain employee records, employment contracts, and HR documentation.
- Develop and improve HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbook.
- Ensure accurate HR administration and compliance with internal processes.
- Drive HR process automation and operational efficiency.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Coordinate monthly payroll with external vendors.
- Administer employee benefits and insurance programs.
- Support salary reviews, bonus administration, and compensation benchmarking.
- Coordinate CPF, statutory contributions, and HR-related government submissions.
Employee Relations & Compliance:
- Support employee engagement and company culture initiatives.
- Handle employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore employment laws and HR regulations.
- Work with China HR partners or external vendors to support local compliance and HR matters.
Regional HR & Work Pass Administration:
- Manage Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Dependant Pass, and related immigration matters.
- Support cross-border HR operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 5–8 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a full-spectrum HR role.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, CPF, and Employment Pass processes.
- Good understanding of China / Malaysia / SEA HR practices and employment regulations is a plus.
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and HR administration.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.
- Experience in technology, SaaS, FinTech, telecommunications, or startup environments.
- Experience supporting regional or cross-border HR operations.