HR Specialist

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipping company in Singapore is seeking a Regional HR Executive to deliver end-to-end HR support. The role involves managing payroll, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and supporting both corporate and operational teams. Ideal candidates will have 3–7 years of HR experience and a relevant degree. Competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of HR generalist experience in regional or multi-country capacity.
• Experience managing payroll processes and vendor coordination.
• Knowledge of employment legislation in the region.

Responsibilities

• Support full employee lifecycle processes across the region.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across jurisdictions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a resourceful and detail-oriented HR professional with a passion for supporting talent in a global, fast-moving industry? Step into a pivotal role with a leading global shipping company, where people strategy meets operational excellence. We are looking for a Regional HR Executive to partner with business leaders and employees across the region – delivering end-to-end HR support, driving talent initiatives, ensuring compliance with maritime and regional labor regulations, and shaping a high-performing workforce that keeps global trade flowing.

Location

Location: Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a HR partner to both corporate and operational teams across the region, supporting full employee lifecycle processes.
• Manage and coordinate regional payroll processing in partnership with external payroll vendors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Provide HR support to a diverse workforce, including white-collar corporate staff and blue-collar employees.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, performance management, and policy implementation in alignment with local labor laws and global HR standards.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labor regulations.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, and talent development initiatives in collaboration with business leaders.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing concerns professionally and in a timely manner.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors on benefits administration, HRIS updates, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to regional HR projects, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with global HR teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of HR generalist experience in a regional or multi-country capacity, ideally in shipping, maritime, or industrial sectors.
• Hands-on experience managing payroll processes and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable supporting both office-based professionals and frontline/operational staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation in the region would be a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain discretion in handling confidential information.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: Receive a salary that reflects your industry experience and capabilities, complemented by performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.

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Daphne Ng (EA Reg No: R1980651)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ngyiqi/

Email: [e-mail]

FaststreamRecruitment Pte Ltd

EA Licence No: 09C3403