HR & Admin Officer (Contract)

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guidance & support

Conducive environment

HR exposure

Long-term career

Job summary

The Polyolefin Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an HR & Administration Officer to oversee end-to-end recruitment, training coordination, grant administration, and talent development initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will partner with managers, drive HR digitalisation, and support workforce capability building while ensuring compliance with local labour laws. The role is a 1-year contract with potential renewal, located in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in HRM/BA/PSY/engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of end-to-end HR experience, including recruitment and L&D.
• Experience administering government grants (SkillsFuture SG, Workforce Singapore, NTUC/e2i).
• Solid understanding of Singapore Employment Act and HR practices.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities; proactive and independent.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle: postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, pre-employment admin.
• Partner with hiring managers for manpower planning and recruitment support.
• Coordinate learning & development programmes, including training administration.
• Process government grants and claims adhering to funding rules.
• Support talent management: succession planning and leadership development.
• Liaise with training providers, government agencies, educational institutions, and recruitment partners.
• Help drive HR digitalisation: HRMS, LMS, workflow automation and analytics.
• Assist with HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

HR/Business degree or related

Tools

HRMS

Learning Management System

Workflow automation

Job description

As a Human Resource & Administration (HRA) Officer, you will manage end-to-end recruitment, coordinate learning and development programmes, administer government grants, and support talent development initiatives.

Additionally, you will also contribute to building workforce capability, driving HR digitalisation, and enhancing organisational effectiveness. We are looking for an aspiring HR professional who is hands‑on, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The Daily

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, onboarding, and pre‑employment administration.
• Partner with hiring managers to support manpower planning and provide recruitment support and market insights.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, including training administration and records management.
• Process government grants and claims while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Support talent management initiatives such as succession planning, leadership development, and employee development programmes.
• Liaise with training providers, government agencies, educational institutions, and recruitment partners.
• Support HR digitalisation initiatives, including HRMS, Learning Management Systems, workflow automation, and HR analytics.
• Assist with HR projects, employee engagement initiatives, policy implementation, and other HR & administration duties.

The Essentials

• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering or related discipline(s).
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience with strong exposure to full‑cycle recruitment and learning & development.
• Proven experience in administering government grants and claims (e.g. SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore, NTUC/e2i).
• Good understanding of Singapore Employment Act and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Resourceful, meticulous, proactive, and able to work independently with a high level of integrity.

What We Offer

• On the job guidance and support
• Conducive working environment and convenient location
• Broad exposure to HR and office administration operations
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career in HR & Administration

Note: This is a 1-year contract (Renewable*) role

Contract renewal is subject to performance results and ongoing company requirements*