Assistant HR Manager / HR Manager

BuildBridge Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the engineering sector is seeking an Assistant HR Manager / HR Manager in Singapore. This role is vital for uplifting HR into a strategic business-partnering function while supporting operational leaders. Responsibilities include managing the full HR lifecycle, aligning HR strategies with project priorities, and improving HR practices. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience and strong stakeholder management skills, along with knowledge of local employment legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an end-to-end HR role.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to align different priorities across projects.
• Solid knowledge of local employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Partner closely with management to align HR strategies with business priorities.
• Review and enhance HR policies to support a project-based workforce.
• Identify gaps in HR practices and drive improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

HR governance

Project workforce planning

Job description

Assistant HR Manager / HR Manager (Built Environment)

• Well-established organisation within the engineering sector
• As the business continues to grow, there is a need to strengthen HR capability to better support operational leaders and align people strategies with business and project priorities.

Role Overview

• This is an end-to-end HR role for a self-driven HR professional who can operate independently and a self starter with minimal supervision.
• This role is intended to uplift HR into a more strategic, business-partnering function, supporting stakeholder while ensuring strong HR governance.

Strategic HR & Stakeholder Partnering

• Partner closely with management, project directors, and site leaders to align HR strategies with project and business priorities
• Provide HR advisory support across multiple stakeholder with differing priorities, workforce needs, and constraints
• Support workforce planning, manpower deployment, and succession planning across projects
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, and people-related risk

End-to-End HR Management

• Manage the full HR lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and offboarding
• Review, implement, and enhance HR policies, processes, and SOPs to support a project-based workforceEnsure compliance with local labour laws, statutory requirements, and industry regulations
• Work closely with project teams on manpower planning, mobilisation, and demobilisation
• Support performance, disciplinary, and grievance matters
• Balance operational urgency with consistent HR practices

HR Transformation & Process Improvement

• Identify gaps in existing HR practices and proactively drive improvements
• Support HR transformation initiatives as the organisation scales
• Implement practical HR frameworks that are fit-for-purpose for an engineering and project-driven business

Requirements

• Proven experience in an end-to-end HR role
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision or follow-up
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to align different priorities across projects
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Solid knowledge of local employment legislation and HR best practices