Assistant HR Manager

Leica Microsystems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative technology company in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant HR Manager to lead HR Operations. The role involves overseeing HR services, ensuring compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, and driving process improvements through automation. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in HR Operations, preferably in a multi-national and unionized environment. This position is on-site and involves managing employee engagement initiatives and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant HR Operations experience, preferably in a multi-national context.
• Well-versed with the Singapore Employment Act and work pass regulations.
• Experience in managing Singapore payroll is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR operations initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead design and administration of benefits programs.
• Manage corporate and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance.

Skills

HR Operations management

Employee engagement

Process automation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in any discipline

Postgraduate diploma in HRM

Tools

Payroll systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Bring more to life

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Shape the Future with Us!

At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI‑based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Assistant HR Manager is responsible for leading HR Operations, ensuring smooth delivery of HR services, policies, and programs, while driving improvement initiatives that leverage automation and digitalization to enhance team efficiency and organizational performance. This position reports to the Head of HR, Leica Instruments (Singapore) and is part of the HR Department located in Singapore and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Drive HR operations initiatives and processes (including full employee life cycle management and HR vendor management), aligned with business strategy to support both organizational and departmental goals.
• Lead the design and administration of benefits programs, oversee outsourced payroll, and manage post‑merit cycle processes.
• Foster a culture of engagement, manage employee welfare programs, lead and oversee engagement events.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on process simplification, automation, and digitalization; manage HR systems and resolve related issues.
• Manage corporate and regulatory reporting. Ensure audit readiness and compliance with Regulatory, Quality, and EHS requirements; represent HR in internal and external audits.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Degree in any discipline. A postgraduate diploma in HRM will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years of relevant HR Operations experience with some multi‑national company experience, ideally with exposure working in a medium‑size unionized organization.
• Well‑versed with the Singapore Employment Act, work pass and other related regulations.
• Experience in overseeing Singapore payroll is a must.
• Knowledge in using analytical and process automation tools is critical.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.