Senior HR Officer

Date PostedAugust 18, 2026LocationSingaporeCompanyMETROCON PTE. LTD.Salary$3,800 to $4,600 MonthlyTypeFull Time

Job Summary

METROCON PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Human Resource Officer to manage the full employee lifecycle, support recruitment, and coordinate payroll. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant HR experience in Singapore and strong knowledge of local employment laws. Responsibilities include administering benefits, handling employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full employee lifecycle and HR operations
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
  • Coordinate monthly payroll processing and employee benefits
  • Handle employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance

Required Skills

  • 8-10 years of relevant HR experience in Singapore
  • Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation
  • Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Job Details

Key Responsibilities - Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, resignations, and offboarding. - Support recruitment activities, including preparing job advertisements, screening candidates, arranging interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing employment offers. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR databases, personnel files, and HR documentation. - Coordinate monthly payroll processing, including attendance, leave, claims, overtime, allowances, and other payroll-related information. - Administer employee benefits, insurance, leave, medical claims, and other HR programmes. - Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related matters. - Handle employee relations matters professionally and support investigations, disciplinary procedures, and grievance resolution where required. - Assist in performance management processes, including probation reviews, performance appraisals, and performance improvement plans. - Monitor staff attendance, leave, and other workforce-related matters. - Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable Singapore employment laws and regulations. - Prepare HR reports, workforce statistics, management reports, and other HR-related documentation. - Support employee engagement, training, learning and development, and other HR initiatives. - Review and improve HR processes, policies, and administrative procedures to enhance efficiency. - Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee information and sensitive HR matters. - Perform other HR-related duties and projects as assigned by management. Job Requirements Education & Experience - Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. - At least 8-10 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in Singapore. - Good knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, and HR administration. - Familiarity with Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices. - Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, Microsoft Office, and other HR-related software. - Experience handling confidential employee information and sensitive HR matters. Skills & Competencies - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities. - Excellent organisational and time-management skills. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Able to handle multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. - Mature, approachable, and professional when dealing with employees at all levels. - Strong analytical and reporting skills. - High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. - Good command of written and spoken English. Preferred Qualifications - HR-related professional certification or qualification will be an advantage. - Experience with Singapore HR systems and processes will be an advantage. - Experience supporting MOM-related employment matters and statutory HR requirements will be an advantage. - Experience in a fast-paced or multi-site working environment will be an advantage.