HR Manager (US MNC / Manufacturing)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced HR leader to head the Singapore HR team and drive operational excellence across HR functions.

You will coach and develop the HR staff, allocate workloads, and ensure timely, high-quality HR service delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will oversee payroll governance, HR administration, employee lifecycle processes and audits, and own Oracle HCM governance and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Diploma holders with significant relevant experience will also be considered. IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Singapore HR team and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Coach, develop and manage the HR team members.
• Allocate workload and ensure timely, high-quality HR service delivery.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team.
• Oversee payroll governance, HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead internal and external HR audits and HRIS governance (Oracle HCM).
• Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned client groups and advise on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, talent development and workforce planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

People development

Process improvement

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Diploma with significant experience

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

HR Functions

· Lead the Singapore HR team and oversee day‑time HR operations.

· Coach, develop and manage the HR team members.

· Allocate workload and ensure timely, high‑quality HR service delivery.

· Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team.

HR Operations & Governance

· Ensure compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and company policies.

· Oversee payroll governance, HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.

· Maintain HR policies, SOPs and documentation.

· Lead internal and external HR audit.

· HR Systems & Process Excellence.

· Own Oracle HCM governance and continuous improvement.

· Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Oracle enhancements.

· Drive HR automation initiatives and process improvements.

· Ensure HR data integrity and reporting accuracy.

· Partner with Corporate HRIS on system enhancements.

Strategic HR Partnership

· Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned client groups.

· Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning and talent strategies.

· Support organizational changes and business transformation initiatives.

· Employee Relations & Risk Management.

· Lead complex employee relations matters and investigations.

· Provide guidance on disciplinary matters and performance issues.

· Coach managers on difficult people situations.

· Escalation points for sensitive cases.

Talent & Performance

· Lead annual performance management processes.

· Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning.

· Partner with TA and Compensation on hiring and reward decisions.

· Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development solutions.

Workforce Analytics

· Monitor HR metrics: Attrition, Absenteeism, Headcount Report, Hiring effectiveness, OT trends, New hire turnover, Retention Scorecard.

· Present workforce insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Leadership Responsibilities

· Develop and mentor HR team members.

· Build team capability.

· Ensure succession planning within HR.

· Foster collaboration across HR and business functions.

Employee Engagement

· Drive and lead the execution of HR employee‑related events and engagement initiatives, including employee appreciation, wellness activities and recognition programs.

· Lead and support Core Values Survey initiatives to drive employee participation and facilitate follow‑up actions that strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Candidates with a Diploma and significant relevant experience will also be considered. IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification is an advantage.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership or supervisory role.

• Manufacturing industry experience is essential, preferably in a high‑volume, fast‑paced production environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading a broad spectrum of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations.

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

• Experience leading and coaching an HR team, with the ability to develop team capability and drive operational excellence.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle HCM preferred) and leading HR process improvements or system enhancements would be an advantage.