Executive, People and Culture - 1 Year Contract

WWF-WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) seeks a proactive HR Executive to drive HR digital transformation and process improvements while supporting recruitment, payroll administration, employee lifecycle activities, and day-to-day HR operations for a better employee experience.

The role requires a degree in HR or related field, at least 2 years of HR operations experience, and a solid grasp of Singapore employment laws.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on HR operations experience, with exposure to payroll.
• Experience supporting HR projects, with a focus on process improvement and digitalisation.
• Digitally capable; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable using HR systems, dashboards, and automation tools.
• Detail-oriented, with strong attention to HR data accuracy and compliance.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR regulations.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, learning agility, and willingness to deepen HR operational expertise.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Singaporean or Singapore PR only

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR projects (system rollouts, digitalisation initiatives, employee experience improvements).
• Map, review, and improve HR processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage timelines, and track deliverables.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and reference checks.
• Support monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll changes with external payroll providers.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases and filing systems (digital and physical).
• Assist in employee lifecycle administration (onboarding, offboarding, contract renewals, probation tracking).
• Provide day to day HR support to employees and managers, addressing queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll processing

Process improvement

Digital HR tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Automation tools

Job description

About WWF SG

WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF's international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Executive to support both strategic and operational HR functions. This role focuses on driving HR digital transformation and process improvements, while also supporting recruitment, payroll administration, employee lifecycle activities, and day-to-day HR operations to enhance efficiency and employee experience across the organisation.

Responsibilities

A. HR digital transformation and process improvement

• Coordinate HR projects (e.g. system rollouts, digitalisation initiatives, employee experience improvements).
• Map, review, and improve HR processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage timelines, and track deliverables.
• Support change management activities, including communication and basic training.

B. Recruitment & Selection

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and reference checks.
• Partner with hiring managers to manage screening and shortlisting processes.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment related documentation.

C. Payroll & HR Operations

• Support monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of all payroll changes in partnership with external payroll providers.
• Maintain employee records, HR databases and filing systems (digital and physical).
• Assist in employee lifecycle administration (onboarding, offboarding, contract renewals, probation tracking).
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.

D. General HR Support

• Provide day to day HR support to employees and managers, addressing queries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare HR letters, reports, and documentation as required.
• Support ad hoc company-wide projects and administrative tasks assigned by the team.

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on HR operations experience, with exposure to payroll
• Experience supporting HR projects, with a focus on process improvement and digitalisation.
• Digitally capable; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable using HR systems, dashboards, and automation tools (e.g. workflows, templates, self-service).
• Detail-oriented, with strong attention to HR data accuracy and compliance.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR regulations.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, learning agility, and willingness to deepen HR operational expertise.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Singaporean or Singapore PR only