Assistant Manager, People Operations (Regional)

DOCTOR ANYWHERE OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, People Operations to lead HR operations across multiple ASEAN countries. In this role, you will manage payroll, ensure compliance with labor laws, and enhance the employee experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and 5-8 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on payroll operations. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to manage cross-country initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of HR / People Operations experience with regional payroll exposure across ASEAN.
• Proven ability to manage payroll operations and HR processes for multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, payroll compliance, and statutory requirements across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll for multiple ASEAN markets, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee People Operations, including onboarding to offboarding and HRIS management.
• Drive process improvements and enhance the employee experience.

Skills

Payroll management

HR policies compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Assistant Manager, People Operations (Regional) to lead People Operations and Payroll across multiple ASEAN countries. You’ll ensure smooth HR operations, accurate and compliant payroll, and an exceptional employee experience across the entire lifecycle. This is a high‑impact, cross‑country role that partners closely with Finance, People Partners and local teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end‑to‑end payroll for multiple ASEAN markets – ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Oversee People Operations across the region, from onboarding to offboarding, including HRIS, benefits and immigration support.
• Partner with stakeholders to implement standardized processes, policies and regional HR initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory reporting and internal audit requirements.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen governance, and enhance the employee experience.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on operational and payroll matters.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5‑8 years of HR / People Operations experience with regional payroll exposure across ASEAN.
• Proven ability to manage payroll operations and HR processes for multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, payroll compliance, and statutory requirements across the region.
• Detail‑oriented, tech‑savvy, and highly organized with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and enjoys taking ownership of cross‑country initiatives.