Director

infinite computer solutions pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Computer Solutions Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior HR leader to direct HR, compliance and operations for Singapore and Malaysia, with oversight extending to other countries as needed. The role includes acting as KAH and ensuring MOM/MDEC compliance, managing expatriate processes in Malaysia, and guiding policy and workforce planning.

The position requires deep regulatory expertise, 20+ years in HR leadership, and flexibility for international travel across time zones (India/US).

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Postgraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, Management, or related field is mandatory.
• CEI (KAH) certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia employment regulations, MOM requirements, work pass processes, and HR compliance.
• Experience managing RBI audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Previous senior HR leadership experience (Country HR/HR Director/Company Director).
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for HR, employee relations, compliance, and people operations for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Act as the Key Appointment Holder (KAH) and ensure MOM/MDEC compliance.
• Oversee MDEC-related activities, including expatriate passes and documentation in Malaysia.
• Oversee HR compliance, work passes, and RBI audits.
• Provide senior guidance on HR policies, workforce planning, and compensation.
• Collaborate with senior management, auditors, authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Be available for business calls across India and US time zones; travel on short notice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HR operations

Regulatory compliance

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

Postgraduate degree in HR/Business Admin/Management

CEI (KAH) certification

Job description

The Company Director will have overall responsibility for HR, people management, regulatory compliance, and corporate administration, with primary responsibility for the company's operations in Singapore and Malaysia. The role will also provide support and oversight for HR and compliance matters across other countries as required.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for HR, employee relations, compliance, and people operations, with primary responsibility for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Act as the Key Appointment Holder (KAH) and oversee compliance with MOM and MDEC, Employment Agency regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate MDEC-related activities, including expatriate employment pass applications, quota requirements, supporting documentation, and regulatory compliance in Malaysia.
• Oversee HR compliance, statutory matters, work pass requirements, employee documentation, and RBI audits.
• Provide senior-level guidance on HR policies, employee relations, workforce planning, compensation, and regulatory matters.
• Work closely with senior management, auditors, government authorities, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Be available for business calls and meetings across India and US time zones, including outside normal working hours when required.
• Willingness to travel internationally at short notice based on business requirements.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc HR, compliance, and operational responsibilities for other countries when required, in addition to the primary responsibility for Singapore and Malaysia.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in HR, HR operations, compliance, employment agency management, or corporate management.
• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• CEI (KAH) certification is mandatory.
• Strong and demonstrated knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia employment regulations, MOM requirements, work pass processes, and HR compliance.
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience in managing RBI audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prior experience in a senior HR leadership, Country HR, HR Director, Company Director, or equivalent role.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently manage sensitive and complex HR and regulatory matters.
• Flexible to work across different time zones and undertake short-notice international travel.