General Manager (Administration & Human Resources)

DKS DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DKS DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced leader to oversee daily operations across office, HR, administration and support functions in Singapore. You will report to the Managing Director and drive policy implementation, strategic decisions and cross-department coordination.

You will lead HR and admin teams, manage recruitment and payroll, ensure MOM compliance, and optimize workflows for operational efficiency. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, administration, operations or general management.
• Experience in managing office operations and administrative teams.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws and MOM regulations.
• Experience in construction/engineering or manpower-intensive industries is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall daily operations of the company's office, HR, administration and support functions.
• Report directly to the Managing Director and assist in implementing company policies, management decisions and operational strategies.
• Lead and supervise HR, administrative and office teams to ensure efficient operations and effective coordination across departments.
• Manage overall HR functions, including recruitment, manpower planning, employee relations, payroll administration, attendance and performance management.
• Oversee Work Permit, S Pass, Employment Pass applications, renewals, cancellations and other MOM-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment regulations, statutory requirements and internal company policies.
• Coordinate with project managers and department heads on manpower deployment, operational requirements and administrative support.
• Oversee employee accommodation, transportation, insurance, office facilities and other company administrative arrangements.
• Monitor administrative expenses, manpower costs and operational budgets, implementing effective cost-control measures.
• Liaise with government authorities, external service providers, business partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, internal disputes and confidential management issues professionally.
• Develop and improve company policies, administrative procedures, HR systems and internal workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare management reports and provide recommendations to the Managing Director on HR, administration and operational matters.
• Support senior management in organisational development, business planning and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Budgeting

HR processes

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall daily operations of the company'soffice, human resources, administration and support functions.
• Report directly to the Managing Director and assist inimplementing company policies, management decisions and operational strategies.
• Lead and supervise HR, administrative and office teams toensure efficient operations and effective coordination across departments.
• Manage overall HR functions, including recruitment, manpowerplanning, employee relations, payroll administration, attendance andperformance management.
• Oversee Work Permit, S Pass, Employment Pass applications,renewals, cancellations and other MOM-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment regulations,statutory requirements and internal company policies.
• Coordinate with project managers and department heads onmanpower deployment, operational requirements and administrative support.
• Oversee employee accommodation, transportation, insurance,office facilities and other company administrative arrangements.
• Monitor administrative expenses, manpower costs andoperational budgets, implementing effective cost-control measures.
• Liaise with government authorities, external serviceproviders, business partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, internaldisputes and confidential management issues professionally.
• Develop and improve company policies, administrativeprocedures, HR systems and internal workflows to enhance operationalefficiency.
• Prepare management reports and provide recommendations tothe Managing Director on HR, administration and operational matters.
• Support senior management in organisational development,business planning and continuous operational improvement.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in human resources,administration, operations or general management, preferably in a managerial orleadership role.
• Proven experience in managing office operations, HRfunctions and administrative teams.
• Good knowledge of Singapore employment laws, MOM regulationsand work pass procedures.
• Experience in the construction, engineering ormanpower-intensive industries would be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication,negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple departments, work independentlyand handle complex operational matters.
• Good understanding of budgeting, manpower costs andoperational cost management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrativesystems.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Mandarinproficiency would be an advantage for communicating with Mandarin-speakingstakeholders.
• Diploma, Degree or relevant professional qualificationswould be an advantage but are not mandatory.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a responsible, experienced and hands-onmanagement professional with strong leadership, coordination anddecision-making abilities. The successful candidate should be proactive,resourceful, trustworthy and capable of independently managing daily officeoperations while supporting the Managing Director in overall companymanagement. Relevant experience, practical management capabilities andleadership qualities will be prioritised over academic qualifications.