HR Manager

Hot Palette (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-casual brand, operating Pepper Lunch globally, seeks a hands-on HR Manager to enhance employee experience and drive HR initiatives. This role involves managing HR operations, leading projects, and fostering a positive corporate culture in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Leadership support

Impactful role on company culture

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in HRIS migration and implementation.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS migration and implementation from existing systems.
• Manage daily HR operations including onboarding and payroll.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and implement action plans.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Understanding of Employment Laws

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management

Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Hot Palette (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd, we proudly operate and grow the beloved Pepper Lunch brand worldwide. As one of Asia’s fastest-growing fast-casual brands with over 500 outlets globally, our sizzling hotplates, bold flavours, and DIY dining concept have won the hearts of millions. We are now looking for a hands-on HR Manager to join our dynamic team.

The HR Manager is a key member of our lean HR team, directly managing day-to-day HR operations while driving people initiatives that enhance employee experience, support business goals, and ensure operational excellence. This is a hands-on role with a mix of strategic contribution and ground-level execution.

Your Key Impact

• Bring seamless and accurate HR process execution from recruitment to offboarding to the business
• Create positive and meaningful employee experiences
• Champion our values and strengthen our corporate culture

Your Key Responsibilities

HRIS Migration & Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end migration from existing HR systems to a new HRIS platform
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to define requirements, map data, and configure system modules
• Ensure smooth data migration, UAT testing, and go-live readiness
• Develop SOPs, user guides, and training sessions for HR and business users
• Monitor system adoption and continuously optimize features post-implementation

HR Operations

• Manage daily HR operations including employee onboarding/offboarding, work passes, payroll, HRIS, contracts, and employee documentation
• Ensure compliance with employment laws in Singapore

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Lead end-to-end recruitment planning and execution, including job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Drive onboarding, training, and development programs to support employee growth and retention

Performance & Reward Management

• Manage performance review cycles and foster a culture of continuous feedback and recognition
• Recommend and implement improvements to performance management and recognition systems

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Conduct employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and implement action plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on team development, communication, and motivation

What we are looking for:

• 7-10+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, operational setting (F&B / Retail / Service preferred)
• Proven experience in HRIS migration and implementation is essential
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a people-first mindset
• Solid understanding of Singapore employment laws
• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing organization with strong leadership support and a clear vision
• Take on a high-impact role where your work directly shapes company culture and employee engagement
• Grow your career with exciting opportunities in a rapidly expanding regional business