HR Specialist

KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company is seeking an HR Specialist to enhance their human resources operations, engaging in workforce management, compliance, and employee engagement. Candidates should possess a degree in HR or related fields and have significant experience in managing HR in a dynamic construction setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of HR experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and occupational safety standards.
• Ability to handle site-based HR operations and project-based employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee records and HR documentation for compliance.
• Support payroll processing and coordinate with finance.
• Ensure safety regulations compliance with site managers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HR software

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a premier construction company known for delivering high-quality infrastructure and development projects.Right now, they are seeking an HR Specialist to support their human resources operations, ensuring efficient workforce management, compliance, and employee engagement in a dynamic construction environment. This role requires experience in workforce planning, HR administration, and familiarity with the unique HR challenges in the construction industry, including project-based employment and site workforce management.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in compliance with labor laws.
• Ensure HR policies align with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Support payroll processing by coordinating with finance and ensuring accurate timekeeping.
• Handle work permits and visa applications for foreign employees, if applicable.
• Assist in hiring skilled and unskilled labor, site supervisors, and project managers.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Support workforce planning, ensuring manpower availability across multiple construction sites.
• Address employee concerns and facilitate conflict resolution in coordination with HR leadership.
• Promote a positive work culture and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations in partnership with site managers.
• Support training programs for site workers, supervisors, and engineers on safety, compliance, and skills development.
• Monitor certification and licensing requirements for construction professionals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, occupational safety standards, and workforce regulations.
• Experience in handling site-based HR operations and project-based employment structures.
• Proficiency in HR software and payroll systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based environment with multiple stakeholders.

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