Manager / Senior Manager, Human Capital

swift search global pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

swift search global pte. ltd. seeks an experienced Human Resources professional to oversee key human capital initiatives across the organisation.

You will work with department heads and senior management on workforce planning, compensation structures, HR governance, compliance and continuous improvement of HR processes. The role focuses on strategic and operational HR, including policy enhancement, payroll and HRIS adoption, and alignment with regulatory requirements, while driving efficiency

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in HR or related discipline.
• 8+ years of HR/HC experience, both strategic and operational.
• Knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and AI-enabled HR tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce planning strategies to support manpower needs.
• Partner with department heads to establish annual manpower budgets.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Review and enhance job grading frameworks, salary structures and compensation practices.
• Review and improve HR policies in line with requirements and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment law and HR regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and systems.
• Collaborate with senior management on workforce and human capital matters.
• Support adoption of HRIS, digital HR solutions and AI-enabled tools.
• Participate in HR transformation initiatives and projects.

Skills

Workforce planning

Staffing strategies

HR governance

Compliance

HRIS

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

HR degree/diploma

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to oversee and drive key human capital initiatives across the organisation. This role will work closely with department heads and senior management on workforce planning, compensation structures, HR governance, compliance and continuous improvement of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to support the organisation’s current and future manpower requirements.
• Partner with department heads to assess staffing needs and establish annual manpower budgets.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure manpower requirements are met effectively.
• Review and enhance job grading frameworks, salary structures and compensation practices to maintain external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with business requirements, audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation and relevant HR regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes, systems and overall operational efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management to address workforce and human capital matters.
• Support the adoption and effective use of HRIS, digital HR solutions and AI-enabled tools.
• Participate in HR transformation initiatives, special projects and other human capital programmes as required.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant HR / Human Capital Management experience, preferably with exposure to both strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
• Candidates with experience in the healthcare or service industry will have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, HR best practices and talent management principles.
• Practical experience in manpower planning, HR policies, compensation/job grading and HR operations.
• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) and AI/digital HR tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with department heads and senior management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.Meticulous and able to prioritise multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. You should be confident engaging senior stakeholders while remaining involved in day-to-day human capital matters, HR governance, manpower planning and process improvements.