HR Generalist (Permanent Role | Banking | CBD)

GREENLANE PRIVATE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is looking for an HR Generalist to manage payroll, employee life cycle processes, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of HR operations experience, preferably in banking, and will be familiar with Singapore employment regulations. This is a permanent full-time position based in the CBD, offering stable career progression in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of HR operations experience, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Experience in payroll administration and work pass management.
• Strong understanding of Singapore employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and timely.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Handle work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations.

Skills

Payroll administration

Employee life cycle management

HR compliance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced HR Generalist to support our banking client in a broad range of HR operations, including payroll administration, employee life cycle management, and HR compliance. This is a permanent, full-time role based in the CBD, offering stable career progression within a fast-paced financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HR Administration

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and timely.
• Handle payroll queries, statutory submissions, and employee claims.
• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity across HR systems.

Employee Life Cycle Management

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of employment contracts, induction arrangements, and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure proper documentation.
• Oversee employee leave, attendance, and benefits administration.

Work Pass & Compliance

• Handle work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations according to MOM regulations.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local labour laws and internal governance standards.
• Support HR audits and reporting requirements.

HR Operations & Support

• Assist in HR projects such as employee engagement activities, policy updates, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide HR support to line managers and employees on HR-related matters.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2–4 years of HR operations/generalist experience, ideally within banking or financial services (but not mandatory).
• Hands‑on experience in payroll administration, HRIS, work pass management, and employee life cycle processes.
• Strong understanding of Singapore employment regulations.
• Meticulous, organised, and able to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a fast‑paced environment.