Human Resource Manager

HUTCHISON BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Singapore is seeking an HR professional to support comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and payroll administration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HR certification, a minimum of 2 years of HR experience, and knowledge of Singapore's employment laws relevant to the construction sector. Strong interpersonal skills and experience handling foreign workers will be advantageous. This role is crucial to drive organizational effectiveness within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of local human resources practices, Singapore laws, and regulations relevant to the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Manage compensation and benefits administration.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives.
• Implement performance management activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local employment laws.
• Maintain and update confidential employee records.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate staff training enrollment.
• Handle Work Pass applications and renewals.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll.
• Resolve HR matters and worker grievances.
• Collaborate across teams and work independently.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee engagement

Performance management

Compliance

Payroll administration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Management

Job description

Job Summary

Support the Senior HR Manager by delivering comprehensive HR functions including recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, compliance, and payroll administration to drive organizational effectiveness within the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes to attract qualified candidates aligned with organizational needs
• Manage compensation and benefits administration to ensure competitive and compliant employee packages
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and resolve workplace relations issues to maintain a positive work environment
• Implement performance management activities to support employee development and organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local employment laws to uphold workplace standards
• Maintain and update confidential employee and worker records accurately in the HR database and personnel files
• Conduct comprehensive onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and workers, including induction and briefing on employment terms and conditions
• Coordinate staff training enrollment and maintain up-to-date training records to support workforce development
• Handle Work Pass applications, renewals, and cancellations in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and timely according to company policies and guidelines
• Exercise mature discretion when managing confidential HR matters and worker grievances, resolving issues tactfully
• Collaborate effectively across teams and work independently to support HR operations
• Perform other ad hoc HR duties as assigned to support business needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of local human resources practices, Singapore laws, and regulations relevant to the construction sector
• Minimum 2 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within the construction industry

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across teams
• Experience in handling foreign workers in Construction Sector will be added advantage.