HR Specialist – Regional HR Operations (APAC)

Hikrobot; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikrobot, a global leader in machine vision and AMR solutions, seeks an HR Specialist to stabilise regional HR operations across Singapore and APAC. You will handle onboarding, payroll coordination, work passes, and benefits while aligning processes with global HR stakeholders.

Applicants should have 2–5 years in HR Operations, experience across multiple APAC markets, and strong English and Mandarin communication skills. This is a fast-growing, international role with regional exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR Operations or Shared Services experience in an MNC or regional organization.
• Experience supporting HR operations across at least 2–3 APAC countries.
• Hands-on payroll coordination, work pass/immigration administration, and vendor management experience.
• Experience with employment contract management and local compliance; familiarity with direct employment and EOR models is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to manage priorities independently.
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Regional HR Operations: Manage end-to-end lifecycle operations in Singapore and APAC markets, including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding.
• Employment Compliance & Contract Management: Explore local arrangements, manage contracts lifecycle, monitor regulatory changes, and standardize regional SOPs.
• HR Shared Services project support: Develop scalable operating models and support HR projects and entity setups.
• Recruitment & HR project support: Provide recruitment coordination across Singapore and APAC regions as required.

Skills

HR Operations

Shared Services

Payroll coordination

Immigration administration

Vendor management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Multicultural communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Hikrobot is a global leader in machine vision and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions, committed to enabling intelligent automation across manufacturing, logistics, and intralogistics industries worldwide.

As a core subsidiary of Hikvision, Hikrobot leverages strong R&D capabilities, large-scale engineering experience, and a global service network to deliver reliable, high-performance industrial automation solutions to customers around the world.

The Role

• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Specialist to support HR operations in Singapore and across the wider APAC region.
• Based in Singapore, this role will manage local HR operations while serving as a regional HR Operations / Shared Services interface for multiple APAC markets.
• Beyond daily HR administration, you will help build and standardize regional HR processes as our overseas business expands. Key areas include employment compliance, contract management, payroll, immigration, employee benefits, and HR vendor management.
• You will work closely with local entities, business teams, external service providers, and global HR stakeholders to ensure compliant, consistent, and efficient HR service delivery across the region.

What You'll Do

1. Regional HR Operations

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle operations in Singapore and support HR administration across assigned APAC markets, including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate payroll, work pass / immigration matters, employee benefits, and day-to-day HR services with local teams and external providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and ensure timely and consistent HR service delivery.

2. Employment Compliance & Contract Management

• Explore and optimize local employment arrangements across APAC markets, including direct employment and EOR models, based on business needs and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of employment contracts and related documentation, including preparation, review, signing, renewal, and amendments.
• Monitor local labor law and statutory changes, identify compliance risks, and coordinate necessary actions with legal advisors and external service providers.
• Support the development of a standardized and scalable HR Shared Services operating model across APAC as the overseas business expands.
• Establish and optimize regional HR SOPs, templates, operational trackers, and compliance processes to improve efficiency and consistency across markets.
• Manage regional HR service providers, including payroll, EOR, immigration, and insurance vendors, ensuring service quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness.

4. Recruitment & HR Project Support

• Provide recruitment coordination support across Singapore and other APAC markets as required.
• Support regional HR projects, organizational changes, and overseas entity setup or transition initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of HR Operations or HR Shared Services experience in an MNC or regional organization.
• Experience supporting HR operations across at least 2-3 countries, preferably within APAC.
• Hands-on experience in payroll coordination, work pass / immigration administration, and HR vendor management.
• Experience in employment contract management and local employment compliance; familiarity with direct employment and EOR models is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage priorities and drive issues to resolution.
• Excellent English & Mandarin communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across different countries and cultures.
• Proactive, accountable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-growing international business environment.