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

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an HR Assistant. The role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, and payroll for local and foreign hires. Candidates should have at least 2 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation. This position offers a salary of up to $4000 and a permanent contract. Company transportation is provided to the nearest MRT station.

Benefits

Annual leave

Free lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ HR experience, preferably in SME settings.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and foreign worker regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and onboarding for local and foreign hires.
• Administer Work Permit and Employment Pass applications.
• Execute monthly payroll and related HR filings.
• Track compliance and manage employee records.
• Liaise with government agencies and external vendors.

Skills

HR experience in SME settings

Knowledge of Singapore employment legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Tools

HRMS system

Job description

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

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

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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