HR Manager Singapore
Job Summary
We are seeking an HR Manager to join our team in Singapore as a standalone HR lead. You will own the full employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with local labor regulations, and partner with management to foster a strong company culture. This is a generalist role requiring a versatile HR professional comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with a global team.
Responsibilities
- Manage full employee lifecycle and HR operations
- Ensure compliance with Singapore labor laws and MOM regulations
- Handle monthly payroll, CPF, and statutory filings
- Lead end-to-end talent acquisition for local roles
- Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives
Required Skills
- 4-6 years of HR Generalist experience
- Deep knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM regulations
- Hands-on payroll and work pass processing experience
- Strong recruitment and sourcing skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a standalone capacity
Job Details
### HR Administration & Operations
- Own the full employee lifecycle in Singapore: contracts, onboarding, employee files, internal moves, offboarding, and exit interviews.
- Ensure full compliance with Singapore employment law, MOM regulations, and internal policies; keep HR policies and the employee handbook up to date.
- Manage work pass applications and renewals (EP, S Pass, Dependant Pass) and liaise with MOM and external advisors as needed.
- Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS and produce regular HR reporting and headcount dashboards for local and global leadership.
- Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related questions (policies, leave, benefits, contracts).
### Payroll & Benefits
- Prepare monthly payroll: collect variable inputs, validate calculations, and ensure on-time, accurate payment.
- Manage CPF contributions, IR8A/IR21 filings, leave administration, and statutory reporting.
- Administer employee benefits (medical and group insurance, claims, and wellbeing programs) and review benefits offerings to keep them competitive in the Singapore market.
- Be the local point of contact for payroll, and benefits providers.
### Talent Acquisition Support
- Partner with hiring managers to draft job descriptions, post roles, and run end-to-end recruitment for non-executive positions (operations, technicians, support functions).
- Source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, manage the ATS, and ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the process.
- Prepare offer letters and employment contracts, and run pre-boarding to ensure a smooth Day 1.
### Learning & Development, Culture & Engagement
- Run a structured onboarding program for new joiners and ensure every new hire has a positive, consistent first 90 days.
- Coordinate training plans and logistics (technical certifications, soft skills, compliance training) in line with local regulations and business needs.
- Drive engagement initiatives: team events, internal communications, recognition programs, and employee feedback surveys (eNPS, pulse checks).
- Champion WeMaintain's culture and values locally and contribute to DE&I and wellbeing initiatives.
- Support performance review cycles, career development conversations, and compensation reviews in partnership with managers and Global HR.