Deputy HR Manager (Retail Industry)

CHRIS HUNTER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Human Resources Manager to oversee HR functions, implement policies, and manage employee development and relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing training programs, budget management, and ensuring effective communications. You will play a vital role in developing the company's workforce and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. Competitive benefits are offered including a basic salary and allowances.

Benefits

Transport Allowance

Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)

Variable Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in human resources management and employee relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct training and performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall human resource functions and benefits administration.
• Formulate company policies and manage performance management.
• Handle employee relations and develop training strategies.

Skills

Human resource functions oversight

Policy formulation and implementation

Employee performance management

Budget management

Training and development strategy

Education

Relevant degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR management software

Job description

Location: Orchard

Industry: Retail

Benefits: Basic Salary + Transport Allowance + Other Allowances + AWS + VB

Job Description – Deputy Human Resources Manager

Basically, your duties as Deputy Human Resource Manager are as follows:

Management, alignment and human resources’ administration

1. Oversees the overall human resource functions, routine salary / payroll process and benefits administration tasks, cost management and human resource activities.
2. Formulate and implement company’s policies and procedures.
3. Develop manpower plans; conduct interview / selection of executive employees.
4. Investigates and advises both management and employees on HR matters, preparing reports and/or proposals as required.
5. Manage and develop Staff Performance Management and address Organisation Development (OD) issues.
6. Administers budget and cost expenditure for annual increment and bonuses; participate in career development / career pathing issues and staff promotions.
7. Cost & Budget Management and Management Reports:
   • Preparation and presentation of monthly budget variance and forecast reports
   • Preparation and presentation of yearly budget plans and reports
   • Preparation of management reports
8. Oversees human resources’ administration of records and data.

Motivation and Development

1. Brainstorm and develop training strategies and plans; formulate service campaign on a yearly basis.
2. Provide overall guidance to resourcing as well as training & development activities; draft training-related policies.
3. Obtain staff feedback, provide coaching and administer / develop staff incentives’ program.

Communications and Advisory

1. Industrial relations management – handle matters pertaining to Collective Agreements, annual increment and bonus discussions to reach an agreement with the Union branch officials.
2. Investigates and resolves day-to-day employee relations issues, staff counselling / discipline and grievances.
3. Develop / update human resource materials such as:
   • Job Descriptions
   • Service and Grooming Standards
4. Plan and organize company’s annual function and activities.
5. Conduct staff / store inspection on staff service and grooming standards.
6. Oversee the planning, recruitment and training of temporary staff for year-end gift-wrap activities and to render support in the gift-wrap service (if applicable).
7. The manager is responsible for conducting yearly appraisals for all team members to assess performance and support professional development.
8. Any other job-related duties and when assigned by the company.