HR Generalist (Payroll/ Operations)

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd. is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with hands-on payroll experience to support the full spectrum of HR functions.

You will handle payroll, employee records, onboarding, and HR operations while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication in English. The role involves coordinating recruitment, preparing contracts, ensuring compliance with Singapore Employment Act, and generating HR reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in HRM/BA or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience with hands-on payroll processing.
• Good understanding of Singapore Employment Act and payroll practices.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Meticulous, organized, and able to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and Singapore employment regulations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and offboarding.
• Administer employee benefits, leave, claims, and attendance records.
• Prepare employment contracts, HR letters, and other HR-related documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and other relevant HR regulations.
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payroll, leave, benefits, and HR policies.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain payroll and HR databases.
• Support HR initiatives, employee engagement activities, and other ad hoc HR projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS experience

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

HR degree or related

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist with hands‑on payroll experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the full spectrum of HR functions, with a strong focus on payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and HR operations. This role requires excellent communication skills in English and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and Singapore employment regulations.

• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date.

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and offboarding.

• Administer employee benefits, leave, claims, and attendance records.

• Prepare employment contracts, HR letters, and other HR‑related documentation.

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.

• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and other relevant HR regulations.

• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payroll, leave, benefits, and HR policies.

• Prepare HR reports and maintain payroll and HR databases.

• Support HR initiatives, employee engagement activities, and other ad hoc HR projects.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience, withhands‑on payroll processing experience.

• Good understanding of Singapore Employment Act and payroll practices.

• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems is an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Meticulous, organized, and able to handle confidential information.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

What are we looking for

• Experience handling monthly payroll independently.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.