HR & Admin Specialist — People, Payroll & Compliance

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is hiring an Human Resource & Administration Executive to manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll and HR administration in Singapore.

The role supports performance management, benefits administration and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards. It requires 3–5 years of generalist HR experience and familiarity with Prosoft HRMS.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR Management or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a generalist environment.
• Hands-on recruitment, employee lifecycle management and HR operations.
• Good knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements.
• Basic understanding of payroll administration and statutory submissions.
• Exposure to employee benefits, HRMS, training, performance management or engagement would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with HR management systems; Prosoft HRMS is beneficial.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including advertising, sourcing, screening and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, changes and offboarding.
• Prepare HR correspondence like appointments, confirmations and salary letters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information.
• Handle work pass applications, renewals and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with payroll preparation and payroll data accuracy.
• Support salary reviews and bonus related processes.
• Coordinate performance reviews and training registrations.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 HR-related requirements.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll administration

HR operations

Performance management

Employee engagement

Regulatory compliance

HRMS/HRIS

Training coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Prosoft HRMS

Job description

Direct Search Global is hiring an Human Resource & Administration Executive to manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll and HR administration in Singapore.

The role supports performance management, benefits administration and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards. It requires 3–5 years of generalist HR experience and familiarity with Prosoft HRMS.