People Advisor (Senior HR Executive)

Ramboll; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Singapore is looking for a People Advisor (Senior HR Executive) to support HR operations and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR operations and payroll within the consultancy or engineering industry, with strong knowledge of Singapore payroll processes and Workday software. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR operations and payroll for consultancy or engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll and MOM employment regulations.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations needs of various business units.
• Coordinate with Global HR Operations team on employee lifecycle support.
• Manage the entire work pass process with MOM.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Client service oriented

Critical thinking

Proactive approach

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR Management or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power Point

Job description

Job Description

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

We invite you to bring your HR expertise into play as you contribute to support the delivery of HR operations in the region and take it to the next level. Are you eager to establish clarity and alignment on HR services provided in the region? Would you like a job with collaboration and high demands from the business on value creating deliveries? Then this position might be a great opportunity for you. Click the apply‑button to send your application.

Your new role

As our People Advisor (Senior HR Executive), you will be part of the larger multi‑disciplinary APAC region. Your role is based in Singapore where you will work within a diverse business enablement team as well as other colleagues in the Asia region.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be to support the HR operations needs of various business units, HRBPs, HR Centers Of Excellence (COE) and most importantly, our employees in Singapore. The roles & responsibilities include all Singapore‑specific HR related operational activities of our employee’s career cycle. You will work in close collaboration with our global HR Operations colleagues, and you will provide local expertise ensuring compliance with relevant local and national regulations.

To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with HR operational and Singapore payroll processes and also with HR software, Workday. You need to be able to build strong relationships with your stakeholders and be able to work with various teams collaboratively. You will ensure our HR Operations meet our business needs and are functional and cost‑effective. As an experienced member of the team, you can take independent responsibility for tasks within your own scope of responsibility.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with HRBP and HR COEs to implement policy changes based on laws, compliance, and business needs.
• Support HRBP, HRD, Legal, and Compliance in HR projects rollout.
• Provide advice and handle employee enquiries on HR‑related matters.
• Coordinate with Global HR Operations team on providing end‑to‑end employee lifecycle support, including onboarding and offboarding processes, with focus on local legislation.
• Manage entire work pass process with MOM, including applications, issuance, renewals, and cancellations.
• Collaborate with our Global Payroll Operations team and external payroll vendor on payroll queries requiring local expertise.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions for government claims (e.g., government paid leaves, NS makeup claims).
• Administer employee benefits programs, including Workmen Injury Compensation insurance and health and safety activities.
• Assist in submitting MOM surveys and updating business census.
• Maintain and support employee‑related reports for HR and business purposes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS System - Workday.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Skill

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including liaising with overseas colleagues
• Client service oriented with good time management and prioritization
• Proactive approach, capable of working under tight deadlines and handling ad‑hoc requests
• Ownership, critical thinking, and a solutions‑focused mindset

About you

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is :

• Diploma or Degree in HR Management or Business Administration / Management or equivalent
• Proven, long‑standing experience in HR operations and payroll for consultancy or engineering industry
• Possess strong knowledge of Singapore payroll and MOM employment regulations
• Candidate with experience in using Workday or similar HRIS software
• Excellent MS Office skills especially MS Excel, MS Word & MS Power Point.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally English to liaise with our English‑speaking colleagues