HR Executive
Job Summary
The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations is seeking a Part-Time HR Executive / Senior Executive on a 1-year renewable contract basis to manage day-to-day Human Resources functions. The role involves end-to-end administration of payroll, foreign work passes, employee records, recruitment, and statutory compliance. Candidates should have relevant HR experience and strong administrative skills to support the organisation independently.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing and statutory submissions
- Administer foreign work pass applications, renewals, and compliance
- Maintain accurate HR records, employee databases, and benefits administration
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
- Ensure HR compliance with Singapore employment legislation
Required Skills
- Diploma or Degree in HR or related discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant HR experience
- Experience in full payroll processing and foreign work pass administration
- Strong knowledge of Singapore employment practices and statutory requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration & Processing
- Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, including preparation, verification and submission of payroll for approval.
- Collate and verify monthly payroll information, including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, leave, claims, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
- Prepare the monthly payroll for Management review and approval, and coordinate the necessary Board approval in accordance with the organisation's approval framework.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within the required timelines following the relevant approvals.
- Liaise with the bank, payroll provider and relevant parties on payroll processing and resolve payroll discrepancies where required.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
- Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for Management, Board, auditors and relevant authorities where required.
- Ensure statutory payroll matters, including CPF and applicable employment-related submissions, are administered accurately and on time.
- Support annual payroll-related exercises, including IR8A preparation and submission and other statutory reporting.
Foreign Work Permit / Work Pass Administration
- Manage all administrative matters relating to the employment of foreign work permitholders, including work pass applications, renewals, cancellations and related documentation.
- Coordinate with the relevant government authorities and agencies on work pass and employment matters.
- Monitor work pass validity, renewal timelines and other applicable requirements to ensure timely action.
- Maintain accurate records of foreign employees, work passes, insurance and other required documentation.
- Coordinate required medical examinations, insurance, security bonds and other employment-related requirements, where applicable.
- Ensure the organisation complies with applicable requirements relating to the employment of foreign workers.
- Liaise with employees, recruitment agencies and relevant external parties on work pass and related matters.
- Maintain a tracking system for all work pass and other time-sensitive foreign employee requirements.
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel records and HR databases.
- Prepare and maintain employment contracts, confirmation letters, promotion and salary adjustment letters, leave records and other HR documentation.
- Maintain proper and confidential filing of employee records in accordance with organisational policies and data protection requirements.
- Administer employee leave, medical benefits, claims and other staff benefits.
- Support staff enquiries relating to HR policies, benefits, leave and employment matters.
- Maintain and update HR forms, templates, policies and procedures as required.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Provide administrative support for recruitment, including preparation of job advertisements, interview coordination and recruitment documentation.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks and documentation.
- Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documents.
- Coordinate onboarding arrangements for new employees, including required documentation and system access.
- Support the onboarding and work pass process for foreign employees where applicable.
- Coordinate employee resignations, terminations and offboarding processes, including final salary and relevant documentation.
HR Compliance & Statutory Administration
- Ensure HR records and processes are maintained in accordance with applicable Singapore employment legislation and organisational policies.
- Assist with statutory submissions and maintain supporting documentation.
- Monitor key HR compliance deadlines and ensure timely follow-up.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits, regulatory reviews and funding requirements.
- Keep abreast of relevant changes to employment-related requirements and advise Management of administrative implications where necessary.
HR Reporting & Management Support
- Prepare regular HR reports and staff-related information for Management and Board review.
- Provide data and documentation for budgeting, salary reviews, manpower planning and other HR exercises.
- Support the annual salary review and performance appraisal processes.
- Maintain an up-to-date organisation-wide staff listing and manpower records.
- Assist Management in reviewing and improving HR policies, procedures and administrative processes.
General HR Support
- Act as a key point of contact for routine HR administrative matters.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive employee and organisational information.
- Undertake other HR-related projects and administrative duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant HR experience for Executive level; candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for Senior Executive level.
- Demonstrated experience in full payroll processing and administration.
- Experience handling foreign worker work permits / work passes and related employment requirements in Singapore.
- Good understanding of Singapore employment practices and statutory requirements.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good numerical and analytical skills, particularly for payroll administration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience with JustLogin or similar HR management systems would be an advantage.
- Able to work independently and manage confidential information with discretion.
- Experience in the social service or non-profit sector would be an advantage.
- Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
Contract & Working Arrangement
- Contract Type: 1-year contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to organisational needs and performance.
- Working Arrangement: Part-time, 3 days per week, 9am to 5pm.