Human Resource & General Affairs Assistant Manager / Manager

Daikin; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Air Conditioning company in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager / Manager to lead the HR & GA department. This role involves managing recruitment, payroll, training, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR and office management experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with HR systems. This position offers the opportunity to shape HR functions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant HR and office management experience.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, especially ISO 14001, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the HR team in the recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Administer salary and benefits, including CPF submissions.
• Plan company-wide training programs and track effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly activity reports for management.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Prosoft Unit4 HRMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Assistant Manager / Manager to oversee the operations of our Human Resources and General Affairs (HR & GA) department. This role will help support a broad range of HR functions, including training, recruitment, payroll, welfare, compliance, and office administration. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and be able to manage cross-functional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Resource Management

· Lead and support HR team in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

· Conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and manage employee lifecycles.

· Manage probation confirmations and exit interviews.

· Ensure timely registration/deletion of user accounts with IT (email, VPN, SAP).

2. Payroll & Compensation

· Oversee preparation of OT, no-pay leave, and monthly payroll reports.

· Administer salary, CPF submissions, IR8A/IR8T tax forms, AWS, and bonuses.

· Coordinate annual salary reviews and performance-based increments.

3. Training & Development

· Plan and coordinate company-wide training programs.

· Track training needs and effectiveness.

4. Performance & Appraisal

· Bi-annual performance appraisals: guide assessment and reviews.

· Facilitate employee recognition programs – promotions, long service awards, etc.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

· Review quarterly forecasts for staff costs, welfare, and insurance.

6. Staff Welfare & Engagement

· Plan employee events and wellness initiatives.

· Oversee vendor management for annual health screenings.

7. Government & Regulatory Compliance

· Lead compliance with CPF, MOM, NS, IRAS submissions.

· Assist to oversee legislative & regulatory, group compliance requirements, including self-assessment

· Assist to oversee company-wide functioning internal controls, periodical internal audits & reporting

8. Office Administration

· Liaise for setup of meetings, events, travel arrangements, and expatriate support.

· Review procurement and maintenance of office-related assets and services.

· Oversee maintenance of attendance systems, Prosoft Unit4 HRMS, SharePoint, and office leases.

· Custodian of HR documentation, contract filings, and access matrix updates.

9. Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reporting

· Prepare monthly activity reports for management.

· Review annual company closure dates, appraisal cycles, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

· At least 5 years of relevant HR and office management experience.

· Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits administration, HR systems (Prosoft Unit4 preferred), and regulatory compliance.

· Strong interpersonal, analytical, and multitasking capabilities.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR-related software.

· Familiarity with ISO standards, especially ISO 14001, is a plus.