HR EXECUTIVE

GH ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and HR management firm in Singapore is seeking a Construction HR Executive to manage recruitment and work pass applications, oversee payroll and attendance, and ensure HR compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in HR management. This position offers the opportunity to foster positive employee relations and supports a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes for both local and foreign workers.
• Familiarity with MOM regulations for HR compliance.
• Strong organizational skills for managing payroll and attendance.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and government reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle recruitment and work pass management for employees.
• Coordinate onboarding processes and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Manage payroll processing, attendance tracking, and employee welfare.
• Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations.
• Address employee grievances and foster positive morale.

Skills

HR Management

Recruitment

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Payroll Management

Education

Relevant degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MOM systems (EP Online, WP Online)

HRMS systems

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Construction HR Executive – Job Scope

1. Recruitment & Work Pass Management

• Handle end-to-end recruitment of local and foreign employees.
• Apply, renew, transfer, cancel or appeal for Work Permit (WP) and S Pass.
• Manage applications in MOM systems (EP Online, WP Online, myMOM Portal).
• Track quota, man-year entitlement (MYE), levies, and sector regulations.
• Liaise with agents, workers, management, and government authorities.

2. Onboarding & Deployment

• Prepare employment contracts, company policies and safety briefings.
• Arrange safety training courses (e.g., CSOC, MAN, Lifting Safety, etc.).
• Coordinate dormitory placement, transportation and deployment to project sites.
• Maintain employee personal files and records.

3. Payroll & Attendance Administration

• Work with supervisors to collect timesheets and site attendance.
• Process monthly payroll, overtime, allowances, and deductions.
• Ensure accurate CPF / SDL / levy submissions.
• Handle workers’ welfare claims, salary disputes and MOM inquiries.

4. HR Compliance & Government Reporting

• Ensure compliance with MOM Employment Act, Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) and Employment of Foreign Manpower (EFMA).
• Manage government submissions, such as I-Report incidents and SHN / medical reporting.
• Ensure housing standards compliance.
• Prepare HR audits, project manpower reports and official letters.

5. Employee Relations & Welfare

• Address employee grievances and disputes.
• Conduct counselling, disciplinary actions and warning letters when needed.
• Arrange medical visits, insurance claims, salary assistance or leave matters.
• Foster positive worker morale and reduce turnover.

6. Training & Skills Development

• Identify required workforce competency and certifications.
• Arrange upgrading courses via BCA, SkillsFuture, PSA, etc.
• Maintain expiry tracking for training certificates (CSOC, crane courses, welding, etc.).

7. Site HR Coordination

• Liaise with Project Managers, Safety Teams and Site Supervisors.
• Support manpower planning for project progress.
• Conduct site visits to resolve worker or deployment issues.

8. HR Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain HR databases, trackers and dashboards.
• Prepare monthly manpower, turnover, payroll cost and movement reports.
• Present workforce status to management.

9. Other General HR Duties

• Assist in company HR policies and procedure improvements.
• Support audits, ISO, and HRMS system implementation.
• Any additional duties assigned by management.