Human Resources Manager

Stamford Land Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company located in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all HR functions. Responsibilities include overseeing compensation and benefits, payroll administration, and compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of experience in HR, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This role requires commitment to maintaining competitive and fair reward practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with at least 6 years in compensation & benefits, payroll, and policy management.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment laws and HR compliance framework.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage job evaluations and salary structures for the Group.
• Oversee performance management processes including annual salary reviews.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Perform payroll audit checks and support payroll processing.
• Partner with department heads on talent acquisition and staff retention.

Skills

Integrity

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Human Resources Management Software

Job description

Job Overview

The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full spectrum of HR functions. This role has a strong focus on compensation & benefits, payroll administration, and HR policy development, ensuring that the company’s reward practices remain competitive, fair and compliant

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Compensation

• Manage job evaluations, salary structures and salary surveys to drive compensation decisions for the Group.
• Ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness in all compensation programs.
• Monitor Singapore and Australia market trends and practices to provide insights and recommendations aligned with talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Oversee performance management processes, including annual salary reviews and bonus exercises, and to provide recommendation by cost modelling and simulations.
• Establish policies, rating frameworks and distribution guidelines to ensure fair and consistent employee assessments.
• Lead the annual performance review exercise, ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Act as a compensation consultant to HR teams in Singapore and Australia, providing advice on compensation related exercises.

2) Benefits

• Manage relationships with external vendors of benefits services and ensure high service standards.
• Review and assess existing benefits programs, providing recommendations based on market practices and cost modelling.
• Negotiate benefits plans, such as Medical Outpatient schemes, Group Hospitalisation & Surgical (GHS) policies policy to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate, design and implement benefits frameworks to support the Group’s overall rewards strategy.

3) Policy & Compliance

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures, to ensure alignment with employment legislation.
• Maintain and regularly update the Employee Handbook, ensuring consistent application across the Group.
• Monitor changes in labour laws and integrate updates into HR practices to maintain compliance.
• Lead policy communication, training, and employee awareness initiatives to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Support internal audits and ensure the organisation’s overall compliance readiness.

4)Payroll

• Perform payroll audit checks to ensure accuracy, compliance and data integrity.
• Support payroll processing for Australia and Singapore, ensuring timely, accurate, and fully compliant execution in line with statutory regulations.
• Handle the full spectrum of monthly payroll processing during periods when the Group’s Payroll Specialist is on leave.

5) HR Partnering

• Partner with and support Heads of Department (“HODs”) and line managers across the full spectrum of HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Staff Retention, Compensation, and performance appraisals, and learning and development.
• Collaborate with HODs on people management plans, including headcount planning, or organisational restructuring and team structure development to meet business objectives.
• Provide relevant HR data and inputs for annual budgeting and market surveys submissions.
• Serve as the primary contact point for employee relations issues, accurately assessing situations and offering appropriate HR advice.
• Guide HODs on performance management processes, including coaching, counselling, career development and implementing performance improvement plan for underperforming employees.

6) Other Projects

• Lead or participate in HR-related projects, including government initiatives and new commercial projects, as assigned by supervisor.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as required to support overall HR objectives and business needs.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of HR experience, with at least 6 years’ experience in compensation & benefits, payroll, and policy management.
• High level of integrity, strong sense of confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Management Software.
• Regional HR experience is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment laws, CPF/IRAS regulations, and HR compliance framework.
• Able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.