HR Manager

Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is looking for an Employee Care Manager to lead HR functions and ensure compliance with labor laws. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, overseeing recruitment, and driving talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of HR experience with a strong knowledge of local labor legislation. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively while supporting organizational goals.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years experience in HR with 3 years in managerial capacity.
• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Prior Industrial Relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business needs and provide advisory support.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and workplace practices.
• Oversee recruitment processes and develop talent retention strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of local Labour Legislations

Ability to multi-task

High integrity and discretion

Affable and diplomatic

Education

Minimum Degree/Diploma in HR or related field

Professional HR certification (e.g. IHRP, SHRM, CIPD)

Job description

Job Purpose: The Employee Care Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions to support the company’s business objectives. This role ensures effective people management, compliance with employment legislation, and the development of a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Advisory - Partner management and line leaders to align HR strategies, manpower planning and compensation structures with business needs; Provide HR advisory support on organisation design, workforce planning and change management initiatives.
2. Employee Relations & Workplace Practices - Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations and dispute resolution; Promote fair, consistent and compliant workplace practices in line with Tripartite Guidelines; Support employee engagement initiatives and action plans.
3. Recruitment & Talent Management - Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding processes; Ensure compliance with Fair Consideration Framework and recruitment-related regulations; Develop talent development, succession and retention strategies.
4. EC Operations, Payroll & Benefits - Oversee EC operations including payroll, leave administration, employee benefits and HR systems; Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with statutory contributions (CPF, SDL, etc.); Manage and monitor outsourced vendors (e.g. payroll, recruitment, training providers).
5. Learning & Development - Identify training needs and implement learning and development programmes; Manage training budgets, claims and training-related reporting.
6. Labour Law Compliance & Statutory Reporting - Ensure full compliance with Singapore employment legislation and Tripartite Guidelines; Keep abreast of changes in labour laws and advise management on implications; Oversee submission of statutory reports and surveys, including: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) statutory surveys, CPF, SDL and other statutory submissions, Other labour-related regulatory returns as required; Ensure proper maintenance of employment records and HR documentation.
7. Budgeting & Cost Management (Personnel Expense & EC Budget) - Lead the annual Personnel Expense (PE) budgeting process, including manpower costs, salary revisions, bonuses, allowances and benefits; Work closely with Finance and department heads on headcount planning and cost projections; Monitor PE against budget, analyse variances and provide regular cost reports to management; Prepare and manage the annual EC departmental budget, ensuring cost control and optimal utilisation of resources; Recommend cost optimisation measures while balancing talent attraction, retention and compliance needs.
8. Policies, Governance & Risk Management - Develop, review and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and good governance; Identify HR-related risks and implement mitigation measures; Support internal and external audits related to EC, payroll and labour compliance.
9. Industrial Relations - Manage union relationships and collective agreement administration; Support negotiations and ensure compliance with industrial relations obligations.
10. Employee Care Team Leadership - Lead, coach and develop EC team members; Set performance goals and ensure capability development within the EC function.

Job Specifications/Requirements

• Minimum Degree/Diploma in HR or other related field
• Professional HR certification (e.g. IHRP, SHRM, CIPD) is an advantage
• At least 6 years experience in HR & with 3 years in managerial capacity
• Knowledgeable in local Labor Legislations, MOM guidelines & HR Best Practices
• Ability to multi-task, comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently, high integrity, professional and discreet
• Affable and diplomatic
• With prior Industrial Relations experiences is preferred.

Working Location

2, Bukit Merah Central #08-01Singapore 159835

Working Hours

Monday - Friday (08:30AM - 5:30PM)