Assistant / Deputy Manager

Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations is seeking an HR Generalist to manage end-to-end HR operations, payroll processing, and policy development within the Corporate Services team.

You will lead staff development initiatives, coordinate training programmes for internal staff and member associations, and provide HR advisory support across the federation’s ecosystem in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in HR operations and/or learning & development preferred.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities independently as well as in a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken, is required to engage stakeholders in the Chinese community.
• Experience in non-profit and membership-based organisations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Lead development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures, including the HR handbook.
• Coordinate performance appraisal processes and annual review cycles.
• Manage in-house monthly payroll processing, including verification of payroll data, claims, and statutory contributions.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Administer staff welfare initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Provide HR advisory support to staff and line managers.
• Lead coordination of training and development programmes for internal staff and Federation member associations.
• Develop structured capability-building and competency frameworks across the Federation and ecosystem.

Skills

HR generalist

Policy development

Payroll processing

Training & development

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business administration or related

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and resourceful HR professional to join our Corporate Services team. This is a hands‑on generalist role in which the incumbent will be responsible for the full spectrum of HR functions, as well as supporting both internal staff development and external capability‑building initiatives for the Federation’s broader ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Manage end‑to‑end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures, including the HR handbook
• Coordinate performance appraisal processes and annual review cycles
• Manage in‑house monthly payroll processing, including verification of payroll data, claims, and statutory contributions
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with employment regulations
• Administer staff welfare initiatives and employee engagement activities
• Provide HR advisory support to staff and line managers
• Training & Capability Development (Internal & External Stakeholders)
• Lead coordination of training and development programmes for internal staff, including needs identification, planning, and evaluation
• Plan, coordinate, and support training programmes for leaders and members of the Federation’s member associations
• Develop structured capability‑building and competency frameworks and support related initiatives across the Federation and ecosystem

Corporate Services Support

• Support cross‑functional corporate services initiatives and process improvements
• Provide administrative and coordination support for organisational projects

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
• 3–6 years of relevant HR generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience in HR operations and/or learning & development preferred
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities independently as well as in a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken, is required to engage stakeholders in the Chinese community
• Experience in non‑profit and membership‑based organisations is an advantage.