People & Talent Manager, South East Asia (6 months contract)

Stagwell; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading modern agency is seeking an experienced People & Talent Manager for a 6-month contract based in Singapore. This role involves overseeing payroll, maintaining HR systems, and enhancing employee experience across Southeast Asia. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR operations experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong knowledge of Singapore's labor laws. The ideal applicant is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of HR operation experience in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor law in Singapore.
• Positive energy and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS accuracy.
• Act as a point of contact for employee queries.

Skills

HR operations experience

Knowledge of employment labor law in Singapore

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent prioritization skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

People & Talent Manager, South East Asia (6 months contract)

We’re not like the rest. We’re the modern alternative agency, bringing together industry-leading data, talent, and tech to Find the Change That Fuels Growth for the best brands on the planet, including Lenovo, Lane Crawford, Marina Bay Sands, and more. Our diverse, global community of over 1,600 passionate experts combines global thinking with unmatched local expertise in more than 20 markets worldwide – enabling brands to engage and move consumers anywhere. We use STAGE, Assembly’s proprietary, privacy-centric data solutions platform, to surface powerful insights that transform into actionable brand opportunities. We’re at the cutting edge of new media, technology, and platforms embedded in the lives of today’s consumers, and we’re tapped into how culture and communities’ needs change. We do this while staying steadfast in our commitment to Leave the World Better Than We Found It through measurable social and environmental impact work.

Located in Singapore, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and support our teams across the South East Asia region, with a strong focus on HR transactional responsibilities and supporting employee experience initiatives across Southeast Asia (SEA). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in operational HR, ensuring smooth execution of core processes while contributing to a positive employee journey.

Payroll Administration

• Oversee monthly payroll processing for Singapore and support SEA markets.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and company policies.
• Liaise with global payroll team and related vendors and finance teams for accurate and timely payments.

HR Systems Maintenance & transactional responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure adherence to local labor laws and on HRIS systems.
• Ensure data integrity and generate reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support system troubleshooting and enhancements as needed.
• Execute and oversee all-round HR transactional responsibilities to capture staff cost movements, org chart and provide timely analytics and reports requested by management.
• Prepare HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and reports.
• Assist and execute on visa related application.

HRBP, Employee Experience & Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for employee queries and HR support.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience.
• Work closely with the regional people team and support regional initiatives to enhance engagement and well-being across SEA.
• Team upskilling & development for North Asia people team members and office manager.
• Partner with the South East Asia MD and advise on all-round HR matters for the region.
• Work closely with the regional People & Talent team on regional initiatives.
• Align and apply changes global & regional people related initiatives to South East Asia.

THE SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years solid HR operation experience within an international, fast-paced and customer-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of people best practices and employment labor law in Singapore, knowledge in labor law SEA region would be advantageous.
• You will bring a positive energy, even in times of adversity.
• Analytical and data driven.
• Successfully demonstrated results oriented business partnering with Managers and Leaders with ability to build rapport with key stakeholders quickly with tailored messages and style appropriately to different audiences.
• Excellent eye for detail, you make sure all the t’s are crossed and i’s dotted!
• Ability to work with key stakeholders with discretion and sensitivity across all levels of the business.
• Innovative, proactive, and pragmatic solutions based style.
• Must be highly organised, flexible team player with excellent prioritization and strong follow-up skills.