HR Operations Specialist - Compliance & Onboarding

MCDOWELL OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MCDOWELL OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is looking for an HR professional to oversee daily HR operations in Singapore. You will manage onboarding and offboarding for foreign staff, handle work passes, and ensure MOM compliance while maintaining accurate personnel records.

You will coordinate medicals and safety training, respond to employee inquiries, and prepare contracts and HR reports. Experience in shipyards or construction environments is preferred, with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• 1 year of HR-related experience in shipyard, construction, or operational environments is required.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Familiarity with MOM regulations and Singapore Employment Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding for foreign employees.
• Handle work pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and MOM compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate medical examinations, safety training, and mandatory certifications.
• Address employee inquiries, grievances, and basic disciplinary matters.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, and HR-related reports.
• Support dormitory coordination and leave matters including levy waiver applications & reports.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Onboarding management

HR documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Record keeping

Customer service

MOM regulations

Singapore Employment Act

Education

Diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

MCDOWELL OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is looking for an HR professional to oversee daily HR operations in Singapore. You will manage onboarding and offboarding for foreign staff, handle work passes, and ensure MOM compliance while maintaining accurate personnel records.

You will coordinate medicals and safety training, respond to employee inquiries, and prepare contracts and HR reports. Experience in shipyards or construction environments is preferred, with strong attention to detail.