Human Resources Assistant

WEIMA BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore seeks an HR Assistant who will manage recruitment processes, employee records, and compliance with labor laws. You will play a key role in supporting onboarding and payroll, as well as facilitating training and development initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses great organizational skills, HR knowledge, and experience in an administrative capacity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR practices and employment laws preferred.
• Prior experience in an administrative or HR role is an advantage.
• Experience in the construction industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job ads and coordinating interviews.
• Administer payroll and benefits claims to ensure accuracy.
• Support onboarding processes, including preparing contracts and coordinating orientations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

GCE O-Level or Diploma in Business, Human Resource

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with the recruitment process: posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communication with candidates.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Support onboarding processes for new hires, including preparing contracts, coordinating orientations, and processing documentation.
• Administers payroll (including checking timesheets, overtime hours and tax), benefits claims and leave to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Administers staff training which include verifying training application forms, registering staff for the training, submitting training grant applications and monitoring the training progress by following up with training evaluation forms.
• Coordinates and liaises with training providers on the course schedules and registrations.
• Help organize training sessions, HR events, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR-related reports as requested
• Respond to internal and external HR inquiries and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and mailing.

Minimum Qualifications/ Job Experience:

• GCE O-Level or Diploma in Business, Human Resource or related field.
• Prior experience in an administrative or HR role is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment laws is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the construction industry will be an advantage.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.