HR Assistant Manager/Manager (APAC) - Engineering/Manufacturing

Michael Page Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a broad APAC HR scope during a period of transformation. Based in Singapore, you will report to the Deputy General Manager of Human Resources and lead regional recruitment and advisory activities, partnering with managers and external agencies.

The role covers salary benchmarking, benefits administration, governance, and HR projects, with a clear path to deepen expertise across talent acquisition, compensation & benefits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of broad-based HR experience within a multinational, regional, or matrix organization.
• End-to-end recruitment experience with hiring managers on strategy and workforce planning.
• Experience in compensation and benefits activities, including salary benchmarking and market data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management across functions and levels.
• Good understanding of Singapore employment practices, HR operations and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across technical, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Provide HR advisory support on onboarding, performance management, employee relations, organizational changes and policies.
• Support compensation and benefits activities such as salary benchmarking and annual reviews.
• Drive HR projects and process improvements including governance, reporting, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and corporate HR teams to implement HR programs.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

HR advisory

Compensation & benefits

Stakeholder management

Employee lifecycle

HR policy & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

• Broad APAC HR scope, supporting a period of business transformation and growth.
• Initial focus on regional talent acquisition and compensation initiatives.

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial and engineering organisation with a well-established presence across Asia Pacific. Operating in a matrix environment, the Singapore office serves as an important regional hub supporting multiple business units and markets. The HR team partners closely with business leaders across the region, delivering talent, rewards and people initiatives that contribute to organisational growth and transformation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy General Manager of Human Resources, this role will support a broad portfolio of HR responsibilities across Singapore and selected regional markets. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers and external agencies to attract and secure talent across technical, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Provide HR advisory support to managers on employee lifecycle matters, including onboarding, performance management, employee relations, organizational changes, and HR policies.
• Support compensation and benefits activities such as salary benchmarking, annual compensation reviews, internal equity assessments, and benefits administration.
• Drive HR projects and process improvement initiatives, including policy reviews, workflow enhancements, reporting, governance, and system-related improvements.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders and corporate HR teams to support organizational initiatives, employee engagement activities, and the consistent implementation of HR programs across the business.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of broad-based HR experience within a multinational, regional, or matrix organization.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, including partnering with hiring managers on hiring strategy and workforce planning.
• Proven experience in compensation and benefits activities, including salary benchmarking, annual compensation reviews, or market data analysis, which will be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management capability with experience influencing and engaging stakeholders across different business functions and levels.
• Good understanding of Singapore employment practices, HR operations, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

What's on Offer

With the business undergoing organizational transformation, this creates opportunities for HR professionals who enjoy working across multiple HR disciplines and partnering closely with business leaders.

• Opportunity to join a stable multinational organization with regional exposure across Asia Pacific.
• Broad HR Generalist role with a clear pathway to deepen expertise across talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, HR partnering, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Strong visibility and regular interaction with senior HR leadership and business stakeholders.
• Exposure to organizational transformation, process improvement projects, and cross-border HR collaboration.
• Hybrid working arrangement upon successful completion of probation, alongside a competitive compensation package and performance-based bonus.