HR Manager - $8000

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an hands-on HR Manager to own the HR function in a growing SME. This solo role covers payroll, recruitment, engagement, and compliance with end-to-end responsibility across HR operations.

You will manage payroll, CPF, IRAS and MOM work pass administration, lead high-volume blue-collar hiring, maintain HR records and reporting, and drive the Employee Handbook and onboarding framework. The role requires independence and a strong culture-builder mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience.
• Experience independently managing HR operations, including payroll and MOM work pass administration.
• Strong experience recruiting blue-collar / operational staff in a high-volume environment.
• Good understanding of Singapore employment legislation, CPF, IRAS, MOM requirements and foreign-worker regulations.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands-on environment, including supporting factory, warehouse and operational teams.
• Experience organising staff engagement activities and company events.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function, including payroll, CPF, IRAS and MOM work pass administration, foreign worker quota and HR compliance.
• Lead high-volume recruitment for blue-collar roles including drivers, technicians and warehouse staff, while partnering with founders on senior-level hiring.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records, onboarding processes and HR reporting.
• Develop and implement the Employee Handbook, onboarding framework and performance management processes.
• Manage employee relations, performance discussions and exit processes with a firm but approachable manner.
• Organise quarterly staff engagement activities and festive events to maintain the company's strong culture.
• Provide regular HR insights to the founders covering workforce, recruitment, compliance, attendance and people costs.
• Build efficient HR processes and progressively take full autonomy of the HR function.

Skills

Payroll management

MOM work pass administration

HR compliance

High-volume recruitment

Employee relations

HR reporting

Onboarding

Staff engagement

Education

Degree/Diploma in HR or related

Tools

HR systems

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on HR Manager to take full ownership of the HR function in a growing Singapore SME. This is a solo HR role with end‑to‑end responsibility across HR operations, payroll, recruitment, employee engagement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full HR function, including payroll, CPF, IRAS and MOM work pass administration, foreign worker quota and HR compliance.
• Lead high‑volume recruitment for blue‑collar roles including drivers, technicians and warehouse staff, while partnering with the founders on senior‑level hiring.
• Maintain HR systems, employee records, onboarding processes and HR reporting.
• Develop and implement the Employee Handbook, onboarding framework and performance management processes.
• Manage employee relations, performance discussions and exit processes with a firm but approachable manner.
• Organise quarterly staff engagement activities and festive events to maintain the company's strong culture.
• Provide regular HR insights to the founders covering workforce, recruitment, compliance, attendance and people costs.
• Build efficient HR processes and progressively take full autonomy of the HR function.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on HR generalist experience, preferably within a Singapore SME of approximately 40–150 employees.
• Proven experience independently managing HR operations, including payroll and MOM work pass administration.
• Strong experience recruiting blue‑collar / operational staff in a high‑volume environment.
• Good understanding of Singapore employment legislation, CPF, IRAS, MOM requirements and foreign‑worker regulations.
• Comfortable working independently in a hands‑on environment, including supporting factory, warehouse and operational teams.
• Experience organising staff engagement activities and company events will be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.