Human Resource Manager (6-Month Contract)

Jalan Besar Town Council; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jalan Besar Town Council is seeking an HR Manager to lead the setup of the internal HR department and manage full-spectrum HR operations during a key organizational transition. You will develop policies, implement the HRMS, oversee recruitment, compliance, L&D, and employee engagement, while ensuring MOM regulations are met and effective stakeholder management across the organization.

The role requires a degree in HRM or related field and at least four years of HR generalist or supervisory

Qualifications

• Degree in HRM, BA, or related field.
• At least 4 years HR generalist or supervisory experience in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, EFMA, MOM regulations.
• Experience with local cloud HRMS, payroll setup, and migrations.

Responsibilities

• Establish foundational HR policies, handbooks, and SOPs.
• Configure and implement the in-house HRMS and payroll workflows.
• Oversee work pass operations, quotas, entitlements, and MOM compliance.
• Escalate MOM matters, FC framework, and work pass appeals as needed.
• Lead manpower planning and hire for management, exec, technical, and operations roles.
• Conduct final-round interviews, approve offers, and manage onboarding.
• Oversee training plans and evaluate external training vendors.
• Review L&D budget utilization and government subsidy submissions.
• Develop employee engagement strategies and staff welfare programs.
• Lead internal communications on HR policies and organizational changes.
• Manage staff feedback and workplace wellness programs.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Employee engagement

Change management

Team supervision

Hiring & onboarding

Education

Degree in HRM

Degree in Business Admin

Tools

HRMS

Payroll software

Job description

Company Overview

JalanBesar Town Council manages and maintains common property of public residential and commercial estates, ensuring smooth operations and community well-being in the town.

Job Summary

The HR Manager will lead the setup of the internal HR department and manage full-spectrum HR operations, including policy development, HRMS implementation, recruitment, compliance, L&D, and employee engagement during a key organizational transition.

Responsibilities

• Establish foundational HR policies, employee handbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to build a robust HR infrastructure
• Configure and implement the in-house HR Management System (HRMS) and payroll workflows to streamline HR operations
• Oversee work pass operations, including monitoring quotas, man-year entitlements, and dependency ratio ceilings, ensuring compliance with MOM regulations
• Act as the escalation point for complex MOM matters, Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) compliance, and work pass appeals to resolve issues effectively
• Lead manpower planning and develop hiring frameworks for management, executive, technical, and operational roles to meet organizational needs
• Conduct final-round interviews, approve job offers, and manage onboarding processes to secure and integrate talent efficiently
• Oversee organizational training plans and evaluate external training vendors to enhance staff skills and capabilities
• Review and approve L&D budget utilization and government subsidy submissions (e.g., SSG / SkillsFuture, Absentee Payroll) to optimize training investments
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, staff welfare programs, and team-bonding initiatives to foster a positive organizational culture
• Lead internal communications on HR policies, benefits, and organizational changes to facilitate smooth change management
• Manage staff feedback mechanisms and workplace wellness programs, serving as the escalation point for complex grievances and employee relations issues

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant HR generalist or supervisory experience in Singapore
• Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act, EFMA, MOM regulatory frameworks, and statutory claims processing
• Sound understanding of myMOM work pass rules, quota regulations, and SSG/SkillsFuture training grant administration
• Practical experience with local cloud HRMS implementations, payroll setup, and migration processes
• Proven capability in team supervision, policy drafting, stakeholder management, and establishing internal controls

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Prior exposure to organizational setups, insourcing, or MA-to-in-house transitions