Assistant HR Manager

Viriya Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit social service agency in Singapore is seeking an HR professional to oversee recruitment, manage employee relations, and implement HR policies. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Business or HR, with at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field. Responsibilities include supporting onboarding, managing performance appraisal processes, and ensuring compliance with Singapore employment legislation. This role promises meaningful work in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the social service sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for various positions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR matters.
• Manage employee relations with professionalism.
• Oversee performance appraisal processes and capability development.
• Manage compensation frameworks and benefits administration.
• Develop and implement HR policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Integrity

Emotional intelligence

Organised

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business, HR or related field

Job description

Thinking of applying? Just so you know—this is a non‑profit social service agency. The work is meaningful, the impact is real, and the satisfaction is priceless—just not in dollar signs.

Recruitment

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for social workers, counsellors, psychologists, programme staff, and support roles including reference check
• Support onboarding, probation management, etc.

Employee Relations & Well‑Being

• Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and supervisors on HR matters
• Manage employee relations issues with empathy, fairness, and professionalism
• Drive staff engagement, wellness initiatives, and others

Performance & Learning Management

• Oversee performance appraisal processes and capability development
• Support supervisors in performance coaching, feedback, and development planning
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including mandatory and funder‑required training

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight

• Liase with outsource vendor on all payroll matters
• Manage compensation frameworks, increments, promotions, and benefits administration
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with MOM and funder guidelines
• Support salary benchmarking within sector norms

HR Policies, Compliance & Governance

• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation
• Support audits, reporting, and board or funder requirements

Culture & Organisational Values

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and values‑driven workplace culture
• Support change management and staff communication initiatives
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical HR practices

Required Skills / Education / Work Experience:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Degree in Business, HR or related with minimum 5 years handson experience
• Preferably candidates from social service sector