Assistant Human Resource Manager

mtc consulting pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC Consulting Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced HR Assistant Manager to own day-to-day HR operations with minimal supervision. You will provide guidance on Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements, and HR policies while ensuring compliance across the organisation.

The role covers payroll, recruitment, training, employee relations, and benefits, with a hands-on approach and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering or project-based settings.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and HR compliance.
• Salary and payroll experience is essential.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, benefits, statutory matters and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide guidance on Singapore Employment Law, HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Stay updated on employment legislation changes and MOM requirements, highlighting compliance gaps.
• Review and improve HR processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Handle employee-related matters and provide practical HR solutions.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Back up payroll and salary-related matters, ensuring accurate computations and timely processing.
• Coordinate employee training and development programmes and maintain records.
• Foster positive employee relations and conduct exit interviews to gather feedback.

Skills

HR compliance

Employment law

Payroll

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training & development

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR / Business Admin

Job description

• $7,000 + Attractive Benefits
• Redhill MRT
• Local A1 Main Contractors

Our client is an established Singapore construction company with a strong track record in building and infrastructure projects. With decades of industry experience, the company continues to deliver major developments islandwide.

We are looking for a hands-on and independent HR Assistant Manager with strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Law and HR compliance. This is a key HR role for someone who can take ownership of day-to-day HR operations with minimal supervision.

HR Operations & Employment Law

• Manage day-to-day HR operations independently and provide timely support to management and employees.
• Provide guidance on Singapore Employment Law, HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Stay updated on changes to employment legislation, MOM requirements and HR best practices, and proactively highlight potential compliance gaps to management.
• Review and improve HR processes to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Handle employee-related matters and provide practical HR solutions with minimal supervision.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and recommend suitable recruitment approaches.
• Utilise recruitment platforms such as JobStreet and CareersFuture.
• Take ownership of recruitment activities and proactively follow up on outstanding hiring matters.

Payroll & Compensation

• Act as the key backup to the HR Manager for payroll and salary-related matters.
• Handle and understand salary computation, payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions, leave-related payments and other compensation components.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate, timely and properly maintained.
• Assist in reviewing compensation and benefits matters when required.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and development programmes.
• Maintain training records and support relevant training administration and compliance requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external training providers on training-related matters.
• Support employee development initiatives and other HR projects as required.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build positive working relationships with employees and maintain regular engagement with staff.
• Handle employee enquiries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally and promptly.
• Conduct face-to-face exit interviews and proactively gather feedback to identify recurring employee concerns.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and promote open communication between employees and management.
• Demonstrate empathy and good judgement when handling sensitive employee matters.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in the construction, engineering or project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and HR compliance.
• Experience in payroll and salary matters is essential.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, benefits, statutory matters and training requirements.

MTC Consulting Pte Ltd | EA Lic. No: 15C7752

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