HR Manager - Construction Industry

HKM HR Management Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-Day Work Week

Permanent Role

AWS

Variable Bonus (VB)

Job summary

HKM HR Management Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced HR Leader to direct all HR functions for a large industrial group.

You will oversee recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and policy development, while guiding a capable HR team. The role requires at least 5 years in HR, strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act and MOM regulations, and hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in construction/industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM regulations.
• Hands-on payroll administration and HRIS experience are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Lead full spectrum of HR functions: recruitment, employee relations, performance mgmt, payroll, learning & development, compensation & benefits, operations.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations and grievances.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies, SOPs and Employee Handbook in compliance with employment laws.
• Oversee payroll administration including attendance, CPF, tax filings and salary payments.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll Administration

MOM Regulations

Singapore Employment Act

Education

Degree / Diploma in HR

Tools

Info-Tech HR system

Job description

MNC – Engineering & Construction Industry
Singapore Headcount: 300+ Employees
5-Day Work Week
Permanent Role
AWS + Variable Bonus (VB)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and HR operations, while providing effective supervision and guidance to the HR team.

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, grievance handling, and performance-related issues.

• Develop, review, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and the Employee Handbook to ensure consistent HR practices and compliance with applicable employment legislation.

• Manage payroll administration, including attendance verification, payroll processing, CPF submissions, income tax filings, and other statutory obligations, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.

• Manage work pass matters, including applications, renewals, cancellations, and compliance with MOM regulations for foreign employees.

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, offer management, onboarding, and timely fulfilment of vacancies.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation confirmation, contract renewals, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.

• Lead performance management processes, including probation reviews, annual appraisals, performance improvement measures, and talent development initiatives.

• Prepare and issue HR-related communications, including memos, disciplinary letters, and company announcements.

• Prepare and submit HR reports, government surveys, and statutory filings accurately and within the required timelines.

• Manage employee insurance matters, including WICA, FWMI, and employee benefit programmes, as well as statutory claims such as NS Make-Up Pay and Government-Paid Leave schemes.

• Partner with management and department heads on organisational development, succession planning, and HR initiatives.

• Drive HR process improvements, digitalisation projects, and HR system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

• Undertake other HR and administrative responsibilities as assigned by Management to support business and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, and HR best practices.

• Hands-on experience in payroll administration and Info-Tech HR system is a plus.