Assistant Human Resources Manager (Construction Ind)

corestaff pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corestaff Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant HR Manager to join the HR team and support workforce and business needs.

The role covers HR operations, recruitment, payroll review, and policy advisory, requiring strong knowledge of local regulations and employment acts. You will work with office staff and site workers, and assume leadership in the manager’s absence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR or related discipline.
• Previous HR experience in Singapore construction industry.
• 5+ years HR generalist experience.
• Hands-on recruitment, payroll review, compensation & benefits, salary reviews and employee relations.
• Knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM regulations.
• Experience with government grants and HR-related claims.
• Experience with both local and foreign workers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager across full spectrum of HR functions and daily operations.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment for managerial roles, including sourcing, interviewing, offers and onboarding.
• Manage payroll review, salaries, allowances, deductions and other payroll components.
• Administer government grants, employment schemes and claims.
• Oversee employee lifecycle: confirmation, transfer, promotion, resignation and termination.
• Support HR matters for office staff and site/workforce.
• Advise on HR policies and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Employment Act and MOM regulations.
• Prepare HR reports and manpower information for management.
• Collaborate with project/site teams on manpower and HR needs.
• Act as HR Manager's key support in absence.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll & Benefits

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Policy & Compliance

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR / Business Admin

Job description

About this company: Well-established A1 Main Contractor in Singapore with a strong track record in delivering major building and construction projects across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. With an established presence in the local construction industry and a growing portfolio of projects, they are currently looking for an experienced Assistant HR Manager to join their HR team and support the company's ongoing workforce and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager in overseeing the full spectrum of HR functions and daily HR operations.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment from managerial role, including sourcing, interviewing, salary proposals, offers and onboarding.
• Manage employee compensation matters, including salary reviews, increments, remuneration packages and salary benchmarking.
• Review and verify monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions and other payroll components before approval.
• Administer and oversee relevant government grants, employment schemes and claims.
• Handle employee lifecycle matters including confirmation, transfer, promotion, resignation and termination.
• Support HR matters for both office staff and site/workforce employees.
• Advise employees and management on HR policies, employment practices and HR-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM requirements and relevant employment regulations.
• Support the implementation and review of HR policies, procedures and internal HR processes.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower information and other HR documentation for management.
• Work closely with project/site teams on manpower and employee-related matters.
• Act as the HR Manager's key support and oversee HR operations in the HR Manager's absence.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Must have relevant HR experience within the Singapore construction industry.
• Preferably 5 years or more of HR generalist experience, with good exposure to full-spectrum HR functions.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, payroll review, compensation & benefits, salary review and employee relations.
• Good understanding of payroll components, particularly for construction/site employees and workers.
• Familiar with government grants, employment schemes and HR-related claims.
• Good knowledge of theSingapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and employment practices.
• Experience handling both local employees and foreign workers will be advantageous.

Yip Seow Thung
Registration Number: R24121304
EA License No: 18C9027