Human Resource Manager

Blue House International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Human Resource Manager to oversee HR operations, support recruitment, and ensure compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of HR experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of payroll systems. The role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

21 days Annual Leave

Career Growth

Competitive Remuneration

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years HR experience.
• Knowledge of work pass/work permit applications.
• Experience with payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the HR department.
• Oversee hiring and onboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and contracts.
• Handle government claims and payroll submissions.
• Generate internal HR documents like offer letters.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Resourceful thinking

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Strategic advising

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Payboy HRIS

Job description

At Blue House, our beliefs and values have been shaped by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education into a unique and inspired educational programme. Our values and principles create an environment that honours children’s voices and lays the foundation for an emergent curriculum that is co-constructed and centred on the image of children as capable, curious, and full of potential.

The Human Resource Manager reports to the Group Head of School and shall be responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department. Duties include comparing HR laws to current policies and procedures, drafting templates for HR documents and working with other members in the main office to oversee the hiring and onboarding process for company employees.

In addition, the Human Resource Manager shall be responsible for creating, updating and applying all HR policies and company guidelines within Blue House and its subsidiaries, making sure they adhere to standards and laws initiated by authorities.

Other duties include

• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records.
• Maintaining physical and digital contracts (such as Insurance policies and other Service Agreements), collaborating with outside, upper management and employees to maintain appropriate standards conscripted by authorities such as ECDA.
• Government claims, such as GPCL, Maternity leave, Levy waiver, NS make-up claim.
• Full recruiting lifecycle. Business partnering with Principals on Recruitment needs, job posting, interview arrangements, offering, necessary work pass applications, onboarding until exiting.
• Monthly payroll and CPF submission.
• Annual IR8A reporting and IR21 tax clearance.
• Generating official internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips and warning letters.
• Taking appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and addressing employee grievances.
• Creating employee engagement plans, getting necessary budget approval and initiating activities.
• Assist with Employee Performance Evaluation, appraising their pay scale in consultation with the respective line managers of each department.

Requirements

• Able to work independently
• Minimum 3 years HR experience
• Knowledge of work pass / work permit applications
• Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite applications
• Experience with Payroll (Experience with Payboy HRIS advantageous)
• Able to start either in December 2025 or January 2026

Our ideal candidate should have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Able to strategise pro-actively and advise on best HR practices based on analysis of historical data trends across the organisation.

Highlights

• 21 days Annual Leave
• Career Growth
• Competitive Remuneration

To apply, please email [e-mail] including your CV and a cover letter by the 31st of October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.