HR Manager FeightForwarding/Logistics

CENTRUM SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrum Solutions Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations, partner with business leaders, and align people strategies with growth.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, compliance with Singapore employment law, handle contracts and documentation, and build strong talent pipelines while supporting expatriates and international teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as an HR Manager, HRBP, or similar role in logistics.
• Experience in multimodal transportation, logistics, or international shipping.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting expatriates and international teams.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and manage HR processes for the Singapore office in line with business objectives and local law.
• Develop, implement, and improve HR policies, SOPs, handbooks, and other HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation and internal governance.
• Prepare contracts, probation updates, amendments, HR letters, and other documents.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR databases.
• Coordinate with external providers and authorities on passes, permits, insurance, and related matters.
• Manage full recruitment cycle from briefing to onboarding.
• Build talent pipelines via LinkedIn, portals, networks, referrals, and other channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and hire timely.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, renewals, promotions, transfers, and separations.

Skills

HR leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Singapore employment law

Stakeholder management

Onboarding

Talent pipeline building

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job portals

Job description

About the role

As part of international business expansion, Centrum Solutions Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join the Singapore team. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and the Head Office to establish effective HR processes, support organisational growth, manage recruitment activities, and ensure compliance with applicable Singapore employment legislation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing international company and play an important role in shaping its people strategy, workplace culture, and HR operations in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and manage HR processes for the Singapore office in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable Singapore employment legislation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, employee handbooks, and other HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation, internal Company policies, and corporate governance standards across all HR activities.
• Prepare, review, and administer employment contracts, probation confirmations, contract amendments, HR letters, disciplinary documentation, and other employment-related documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR databases, personnel files, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate with external service providers and relevant government authorities regarding employment passes, work permits, medical insurance, labour documentation, and other employment-related matters.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job briefings, sourcing, market mapping, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, employee referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure the timely hiring of qualified candidates.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, probation reviews, contract renewals, promotions, transfers, and separation processes.

About you

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or in a similar HR leadership role in Freight Forwarding Logistics company.
• Experience in multimodal transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or international transportation is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting expatriates, employment pass holders, and international teams.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment and HR operations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, establish processes, and manage multiple priorities in a growing organisation.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Currently based in Singapore or willing and able to work in Singapore.

About us

Centrum Solutions Pte Ltd is a fast-growing international logistics and transportation company operating in multimodal logistics, transportation and freight forwarding.