HR Operations Lead - Payroll & Talent Lifecycle

Talent Link by e2i; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link by e2i is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, payroll, and HR operations for our Industry Partner in the private sector.

You will collaborate with business leaders on manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and HR policy guidance, while maintaining records and supporting learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline.
• IHRP certification preferred.
• 8+ years of HR Generalist experience with 2–3 years payroll hands-on.
• Experience in learning and development is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and Singapore employment law.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality across levels.
• High accuracy in payroll administration and HR operations.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite; process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.
• Partner with leaders on manpower planning, recruitment and candidate selection.
• Advise managers on HR policies and support performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Oversee monthly payroll with outsourced vendor and CPF submissions.
• Administer leave, benefits, insurance and statutory contributions.
• Process MOM surveys and government-paid claims (MUP, IR21, IR8A, WICA).
• Coordinate payroll with Finance and external stakeholders; ensure compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, auditors and regulators.
• Coordinate training programs, registrations, and attendance; support learning.
• Administer SDF and absentee payroll claims.

Skills

Payroll management

HR operations

Employee lifecycle

Policy advisory

Compliance & statutory

Stakeholder management

Record keeping

Learning & development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, or a related discipline

IHRP certification

Tools

HRIS (HR Information Systems)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Talent Link by e2i is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, payroll, and HR operations for our Industry Partner in the private sector.

You will collaborate with business leaders on manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and HR policy guidance, while maintaining records and supporting learning and development initiatives.