HR Executive (Construction)

SENG YEW SCAFFOLDING & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SENG YEW SCAFFOLDING & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a responsible HR Executive to manage foreign worker operations within the construction sector. You will oversee onboarding, accommodation, welfare, and training arrangements, and ensure smooth worker deployment on project sites.

You will monitor documentation and certification needs, maintain files and HR records, handle payroll administration, and coordinate with project teams to support manpower deployment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HRM, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in foreign worker administration or construction HR preferred.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage work-pass administrative matters and issue work pass cards.
• Maintain foreign worker personal files and HR records.
• Coordinate onboarding: arrivals, accommodation, welfare, and site setup.
• Track certification requirements and coordinate training registrations.
• Administer payroll-related tasks: overtime, allowances, deductions.
• Liaise with project teams to support manpower deployment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Education

Diploma/degree in HRM or Business Admin

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented HR Executive to manage and administer support for the company’s foreign worker operations function within the construction sector. This full-time role involves the administration and coordination of onboarding processes including handling matters related to worker accommodation, welfare, and training, as well as ensuring smooth worker deployment for project operations.

The role also includes monitoring worker documentation and certification requirements, along with performing general administrative functions to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage work-pass related administrative matters, including taking ownership of documentation and distribution of work pass cards
• Maintain foreign worker personal files, ensuring accurate up-to-date records in HR databases
• Coordinate and support onboarding processes, including arrival arrangements, accommodation, general welfare matters, and initial setup
• Track certification requirements and coordinate necessary registration and/or renewal of training courses (e.g. CSOC, AWSH) with the training providers
• Prepare and handle the full spectrum of foreign worker payroll-related administration, including maintaining records of overtime, allowances, and deductions
• Liaise with project teams to support manpower deployment and allocations

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in foreign worker administration or construction HR preferred
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with good communication, organisational, and coordination abilities

*Salary commensurate with relevant experiences and qualifications