HR Assistant (Recruitment/ Pass Application/ Payroll) - WEST

Search Personnel Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an HR Assistant to handle recruitment, payroll, and compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws, and is bilingual in English and Mandarin. This is a permanent position located in Tuas. Competitive salary up to $4000 plus benefits including annual leave and free lunch on certain days.

Benefits

Annual leave

Free lunch on Tuesdays/Thursdays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ HR experience in SME settings.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Administer Work Permit and Employment Pass applications.
• Execute monthly payroll through HRMS.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Tools

HRMS system

InfoTech knowledge

Job description

• Position: HR Assistant (Recruitment/ Pass Application/ Payroll)
• Location: Tuas Ave (Company Transportation to the nearest MRT will be provided)
• Working hours: 5 days a week - Monday - Friday (4 days 8am to 6pm and 1 day - 8am -5pm)
• Salary: Up to $4000 + Annual Leave + Free Lunch Tuesday/ Thursday
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRIC GENERATORS

Main Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, interviews, and onboarding for both local and foreign hires.
• Administer Work Permit, and Employment Pass applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Execute monthly payroll via HRMS, including CPF/SDL filings, IR8A and IR21 submissions, and administration of government-related HR claims.
• Track quotas, expiry dates, insurance, housing compliance, and levy payments.
• Coordinate performance appraisal cycles, goal-setting, and improvement plans.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis and manage SkillsFuture/SDF claims.
• Draft and update HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR reports, and digital documentation.
• Liaise with MOM, CPFB, IRAS, and other HR-related government agencies, as well as external vendors supporting HR operations, compliance, and employee services.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ HR experience, preferably in SME settings serving industrial or construction-related clients.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, foreign worker regulations, and manpower-related frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiar with HRMS system, InfoTech knowledge is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Chinese clients who can converse in Mandarin only.

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Jane Chua
Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)
License no: 13C6684
EA Personnel: R2197224

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