Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Human Resource)

SingHealth Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Human Resource, to manage the full spectrum of HR operations for an assigned staff group, including talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, staff grievance, and HR administration.

This role partners with department heads to ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies, delivering HR support within timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• Fresh graduates welcome; prior HR operations or public healthcare exposure is a plus.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, employment law and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in SuccessFactors and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned job group, including posting, screening, references, pre-employment checks, offers, onboarding and induction.
• Oversee staff exit process, including exit interviews.
• Prepare salary proposals via internal benchmarking and drafting offers.
• Manage staff transitions such as promotions, transfers and secondments with timely documentation.
• Provide HR advice and support to HODs and supervisors on performance issues and conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain HR records.
• Handle staff HR inquiries and provide timely responses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

HR operations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

HR Certification (IHRP/SHRM/CIPD)

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office

Job description

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National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 7 Oct 2026

The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre, attending to the majority of cancer cases in Singapore’s public healthcare sector. We offer world class oncology care by having the best talent, doing robust clinical and translational research and leading education efforts to improve cancer outcomes. Join us to build a meaningful career and offer patients hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

About the Role

As Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Human Resource, you will manage the full spectrum of HR operations for an assigned group of staff, including talent acquisition, staff movements, onboarding and offboarding, staff grievance, and HR administration. You will serve as a HR partner to department heads and supervisors within your assigned job group, providing HR support and ensuring adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will work closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders to ensure HR processes are carried out accurately and within established timelines.

This role is suitable for both early-career HR professionals and fresh graduates who are keen to build a career in HR. You will be given opportunities to develop your HR knowledge and gain hands‑on experience in managing the full spectrum of HR operations for an assigned group of staff.

Some of the Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for your assigned job group, including job posting, candidate selection, reference check, pre‑employment medical check, offer preparation, onboarding and induction


• Oversee the staff exit process, including conducting exit interviews


• Prepare salary proposals through internal benchmarking and drafting offer of employment letters, ensuring offers are made within established timelines and internal pay equity is maintained


• Manage employee transitions including promotions, transfers, and secondments, ensuring all documentation is completed within established timelines


• Provide HR advice and support to HODs and supervisors in managing staff performance issues and resolving workplace conflicts in a timely manner


• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, and maintain proper HR documentation and records


• Manage staff enquiries on HR matters


• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification (e.g., IHRP, SHRM, CIPD) is preferred


• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; prior HR experience, particularly in HR operations or a public healthcare setting, will be advantageous. Job title will be pegged accordingly


• Good understanding of HR practices, employment law, regulations, talent management principles across HR operations


• Good interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation


• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with strong attention to detail


• Proficiency in SuccessFactors and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Proactive, meticulous, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently/in a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment