Deputy HR Manager (Retail Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading retail firm in Singapore seeks a Deputy Human Resources Manager to oversee HR functions, manage employee relations, and develop training programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HR management, strong cost management skills, and a proven ability to enhance employee development and performance. This is an opportunity to impact the organization significantly through strategic HR initiatives.

Benefits

Basic Salary

Transport Allowance

Other Allowances

AWS

Variable Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR functions and management.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and legal compliance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and develop training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee human resource functions and payroll management.
• Formulate company policies and conduct interviews for executive roles.
• Manage staff performance and development programs.

Skills

HR functions

Cost management

Employee relations

Training and development

Budget management

Job description

Job Description – Deputy Human Resources Manager

Location : Orchard

Industry : Retail

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Plan and organize company’s annual function and activities.

Conduct staff / store inspection on staff service and grooming standards.

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).

The manager is responsible for conducting yearly appraisals for all team members to assess performance and support professional development.

Any other job-related duties and when assigned by the company.