HR and Admin Executive

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations in Singapore. You will drive recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding while ensuring policy alignment with business goals.

You will oversee payroll, benefits, and records, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and data protection. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 4–5 years HR experience, including supervision or management.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience managing full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, ER, performance, offboarding.
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems; MS Office skills required.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, relations, performance, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, manpower planning, sourcing, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with management on workforce planning, development, and talent management.
• Oversee payroll, leave, benefits, and records; coordinate with external providers.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Employment Act and related regulations.
• Coordinate employee engagement, training, learning, and development initiatives.
• Maintain confidential HR records and HRIS data with data protection considerations.
• Monitor HR metrics: headcount, turnover, recruitment performance, absenteeism, engagement.

Skills

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower planning, sourcing, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with management and department heads on workforce planning, organisational development, and talent management.
• Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance on workplace policies, performance issues, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee payroll, leave administration, benefits, insurance, and employee records, working with external providers where required.
• Ensure HR policies and employment practices comply with the Singapore Employment Act, CPF requirements, workplace regulations, and applicable fair employment guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate employee engagement, training, learning and development, and performance management initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, HRIS data, and personnel documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
• Monitor HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, recruitment performance, absenteeism, and employee engagement.
• Support annual budgeting and workforce cost planning.
• Advise management on HR matters and provide recommendations to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Support internal and external HR audits, statutory requirements, and other HR projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 - 5 years of relevant HR experience, including experience managing or supervising HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, approachable, and commercially minded, with the ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.