HR Manager (APAC) | Workday

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Singapore seeks an HR professional to maintain HR policies, support global HR initiatives, and manage employee engagement programs. The role includes end-to-end recruitment management and handling payroll processes. Candidates must have at least 5 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office is essential, along with a commitment to employee welfare in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Familiarity with employment laws in the Asia Pacific region.
• Prior HR generalist experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR policies and compliance.
• Support global HR initiatives.
• Design employee engagement programs.
• Handle employee relations matters.
• Assist health and wellness benefit administration.
• Analyze HR metrics for decision-making.
• Manage payroll processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with legal teams.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining HR policies and practices in compliance with the local regulations and governances.
• Support in the implementation of global, functional, and regional HR initiatives across APAC regions (e.g. Workday system implementation)
• Build relationships and engagement with employees at all levels.
• Support the local HR/Admin team in APAC in the day-to-day HR Operations and act as the first point of contact for new joiners and existing employees to answer day-today HR-related questions and provide advice when needed.
• Support the local HR/Admin on HR Administration and Generalist duties including onboarding and offboarding.
• Act as the backup of the local HR/Admin and HR Manager APAC in case of absence.
• Visit the satellite offices within the APAC region regularly.

HR Business Partnering

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders and managers in the Asia Pacific region, offering insights and solutions to address HR-related challenges.
• Provide guidance to managers on local and global HR policies, procedures, and performance management.
• Gather insights during business travels and work closely with management toaddress concerns, enhance employee experience, and create a supportive work environment.

Employee Engagement

• Design, implement, and execute employee engagement programs that promote apositive workplace culture, foster team collaboration, and boost employee morale.
• Develop and conduct surveys to gather employee feedback and identify areas forimprovement.
• Work closely with management to address concerns, enhance employeeexperience, and create a supportive work environment.

Employee Relations

• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, exit interviews, and performance improvement plans, etc..

Health and Wellness Administration

• Assist with the administration of health (e.g. insurance, flexible benefits, etc.) and other wellness-related benefit programs.
• Participate in benefits review projects/initiatives and support its implementation

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Utilize HR metrics and data to assess trends, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations for enhancing HR processes and strategies.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting key HR performance indicators and suggesting areas for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR colleagues across regions to share best practices, leverage resources, and ensure consistent HR service delivery.
• Partner with other functional areas such as talent acquisition, learning and development, and compensation and benefits to align initiatives and goals.
• Support the Recruitment Manager to takeover on the onboarding processes.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for roles across the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver timely solutions.
• Maintain and expand the network of recruitment partners; attend networkingevents to promote employer branding and identify potential collaborators.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process byproviding timely feedback and communication.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations during therecruitment process.

Payroll

• Support the local HR/Admin on the management of the payroll process ensuringaccuracy, compliance and timely execution.
• Collaborate with vendors, finance, and/or legal departments to ensure adherenceto local payroll regulations and taxation requirements across multiple countries.
• Works with payroll vendor or local HR/Admin to complete the full payroll process.
• Arrange the payment of the consultants’ invoices and Employer of Records (EOR).

Legal & Compliance

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure consistent application ofHR policies and employment laws.
• Ensure that employment contracts, employee handbooks, and policies in theAPAC region are regularly updated.

Skill Requirements

• An open-minded and communicative person, who likes to work in an open office with adynamic, multicultural working environment
• An emphatic, caring and service-oriented person with excellent interpersonal skills, wholikes to cooperate, interact and support an international environment
• A flexible, yet detail-oriented team player, who is well-organized and outside-the-boxthinking
• A character that has a passion to work:
• in a hands-on working environment with less policies, procedures and standards
• in a bottom-up management style environment
• Good skills in Microsoft Office programmes, e.g. Excel, Powerpoint and Word

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant HR working experience
• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
• Prior HR generalist working experience is nice to have
• Familiarization with the Employment and Labor laws in Asia Pacific region.
• ommunication skills and a high sense of confidentiality is required
• Proficiency in HRIS systems i.e Workday and MS Office suite.
• Prior overseas working experiences is a plus
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis