Compliance Officer

COMPASS GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a compliance and governance specialist in Singapore to lead regulatory adherence across labour, data privacy, and industry rules.

The role involves policy development, internal investigations, and maintaining compliance dashboards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in compliance or related fields and a strong grasp of employment legislation, governance, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, or Employment Law is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, HR, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret local labour laws, employment regulations, governance requirements, data privacy laws, and industry rules.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide compliance guidance to management and business leaders and support internal investigations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Employment law

Governance & risk

Policy development

Audit & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Decision Rights

1. Regulatory & Legal Compliance

• Monitor and interpret local labour laws, employment regulations, corporate governance requirements, data privacy legislation, and industry-specific regulations.
• Develop, review, and maintain company policies, procedures, and controls to align with regulatory requirements.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to management and business leaders.
• Support internal investigations involving regulatory or policy breaches.
• Maintain an updated compliance register and legal obligation database.

2. Macroeconomic & Labour Market Analysis

• Monitor macroeconomic indicators including:
• GDP growth trends
• Employment and unemployment rate
• Inflation and cost-of-living development
• Wage growth trends
• Labour shortages and workforce demographics
• Immigration and work permit policy changes
• Prepare periodic reports on economic and legislative developments affecting the business.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding workforce and compliance risks.

3. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and administer the company's EEO Reporting Platform.
• Ensure accurate collection, verification, and submission of EEO-related workforce data.
• Validate workforce demographic data, headcount reports, promotion statistics, recruitment outcomes, and compensation analyses.
• Ensure compliance with anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, harassment prevention, and workplace inclusion requirements.
• Conduct audits to identify potential adverse impact or discriminatory employment practices.

4. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Establish controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Monitor compliance incidents and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance dashboards and risk registers.

5. Policy Development & Compliance Training

• Develop and update company compliance policies and procedures.
• Deliver compliance training across all business functions.
• Provide awareness programs on:
• Employment laws
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Data privacy
• Workplace discrimination
• Code of Conduct
• Workplace investigations
• Ethical business practices
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.

6. Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance summaries.
• Present compliance findings and recommendations to leadership teams.

Experience, Qualifications & Competency Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, or Employment Law is advantageous.

Experience and competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance.
• Experience managing EEO reporting systems and regulatory submissions.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance assessments.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Good written communication and presentation skills
• Attention to details and high level of integrity and ethics
• Good stakeholder management and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Knowledge Requirements

• Employment and Labour Law
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion requirements
• Data Privacy and PDPA regulations
• Corporate Governance standards
• Compliance Management Systems
• Internal Controls and Risk Management
• Macroeconomic and labour market analysis