HR & Admin Manager

Risewave Consulting, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Risewave Consulting, Inc. is seeking a capable HR professional to act as a local HRBP in Singapore. You will oversee compliance with MOM regulations, manage payroll and CPF submissions, and handle work pass applications.

You will also lead recruitment pipelines and onboarding for regional expansion, while coordinating onboarding programs and training for local staff. The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in HR/administration, with fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years HR/admin experience, preferably in IDC industry.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore employment laws and CPF submissions.
• Willingness to travel to SEA countries.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR compliance for Singapore entity under MOM Employment Act.
• Manage local payroll, CPF submissions, and annual tax filings.
• Handle work passes and dependent passes, using COMPASS.
• Establish local and cross-border recruitment pipelines and onboarding.
• Implement performance management and coordinate onboarding and training.
• Oversee office operations, asset procurement, and tenancy management.
• Manage vendor relations, IT equipment, insurance providers, and expenses.
• Coordinate regional travel arrangements and visa support.

Skills

HR compliance

Compensation & Benefits

Work pass management

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Performance management

Training coordination

Office management

Vendor management

Travel coordination

Cross-cultural coordination

Bilingual English/ Mandarin

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Employee Relations & Labour Compliance: Oversee HR compliance for the Singapore entity, ensuring company policies, employment contracts, and employee handbooks comply with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations and the Employment Act.
• Compensation & Benefits (C&B): Manage local payroll calculation and disbursement, ensure timely monthly Central Provident Fund (CPF) submissions and payments, and handle annual tax filings, including IR8A / Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS).
• Work Pass Management: Manage end-to-end applications, renewals, and cancellations of work passes (EP, S Pass, etc.) and dependent passes (DP/LTVP). Proficiency in MOM’s COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) for pre-assessment and work pass applications is required.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Establish and manage local and cross-border recruitment pipelines tailored to the AI/IDC sector, aligned with business expansion plans, and ensure timely onboarding of key talent.
• Performance & Training: Implement performance management frameworks, organize onboarding programs for local employees, and coordinate industry-related compliance and security training.

2. HR Business Partner (HRBP) Support

• Business Partnering: Act as the dedicated local HRBP, working closely with business teams to support team building, talent allocation, and employee engagement.
• Cross-Cultural & Expatriate Coordination: Facilitate effective collaboration and cultural integration between expatriate employees and the local Singapore team to ensure smooth operations.

3. General Administration & Office Management

• Office & Asset Management: Oversee daily office operations, tenancy management, fixed-asset procurement and maintenance, and administrative facilities.
• Vendor & Business Support: Manage relationships, negotiations, and expenses with external vendors, including office supplies, IT equipment, corporate insurance providers, and other services.
• Travel & Hospitality: Coordinate regional business travel arrangements, corporate visa support, and key business reception activities.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree or above. A major in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 3 years of HR and administration experience, preferably within the IDC (Internet Data Centre) industry.
• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment laws, particularly the Employment Act, with hands‑on experience in CPF submission systems, MOM EP Online / myMOM Portal, and a strong understanding of COMPASS scoring criteria and application processes.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Based in Singapore, with a willingness to travel to other Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, for short‑term business trips when required.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both spoken and written English and Mandarin, with the ability to use both as working languages when communicating with local employees, MOM authorities, and HQ teams.
• Key Competencies: Strong business acumen, excellent cross‑cultural communication skills, proactive problem‑solving abilities, and the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.