HR Manager

STRAITS FINANCIAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function. This role involves managing the full spectrum of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement. You will work closely with management to develop effective HR strategies and ensure compliance with Singapore Labour Laws. If you have a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture and possess strong analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in HR, preferably in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Labour Laws and compensation tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full HR spectrum including onboarding, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop HR strategies and policies in collaboration with senior management.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Recruitment

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Compensation Analysis

Training and Development

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

HR Management Systems

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Singapore

Headquartered in Singapore with presence in the United States and Indonesia, Straits Financial serves as the financial services arm of the CWT Group, a global leading provider of integrated logistics and financial services. We provide a fully-integrated service for our clients to access the financial and commodity derivative markets and will continue to expand into key financial and commodity markets.

The Team:

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join as Human Resources Manager. This will be a sole contributor role, taking care of the full HR spectrum, and with functional reporting to our parent company, CWT.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding and offboarding

• Work closely with Departments on internships and recruitment and ensuring existing Job Descriptions database are standardised and updated
• Manage onboarding, internal transfers and off-boarding processes
• Application and regular maintenance of personnel licenses

Training and development

• Develop, conceptualise and deliver orientation programmes
• Manage learning and development programs and training incentives for employees, including monitoring of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for licensed persons.
• Conduct regular training to Heads of Department on recruitment process, grievance handling performance management and updates on HR policies

Frameworks and Policies

• Work with senior management on effective HR strategies and directions of the Company
• Formulate and review policies related to people management, attraction, deployment and development

Compensation and benefits

• Participate in annual compensation surveys; salary data review and analysis and update salary structure to align with company compensation policy and guidelines
• Review and recommend staff welfare and benefits to ensure they are competitive with markets.

Performance evaluation and appraisal

• Administer annual performance review, salary increment and promotion exercise and variable bonus
• Review and update performance evaluation methods and programmes; train managers on performance management framework and process and provide career development and counselling to individuals

Industry engagement

• Point-person for any HR industry engagements
• Take initiative to be actively involved with relevant industry groups to be kept up to date with trends, upgrade skills and knowledge

Staff engagement and feedback

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and a positive and engaged workforce
• Manage employee feedback and engagement channels, including developing regular employee engagement sessions/ surveys

Other administrative tasks

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of employee data and documents collected and updated in system, including training records, declarations, and other code of conduct matters
• Manage leave and claims processes and systems applications, including digitalisation project.
• Other ad-hoc HR-related tasks or projects

Requirements

You should possess the following:

• Degree in Business/ Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• At least 5-7 year(s) of working experience in the related field in financial industry
• Ability to handle wide range of personalities from junior executives to senior management, as well as industry practitioners
• Must be well-versed in Singapore Labour Laws
• Knowledge in compensation tools and methodology will be ideal
• Familiar with hiring grants/incentives and applications
• Familiarity with human resource management for non-bank financial institution will be a bonus.