Senior Executive, Human Capital Operations

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a meticulous Senior Executive to support compensation administration and HR operations, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery across processes.

You will collaborate with Payroll, Finance and HR stakeholders to manage onboarding, lifecycle events, AWS, salary increments and reporting to MOM, while driving automation using Microsoft Power Platform to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in compensation administration, HR operations, payroll support or related role.
• Experience with bonus, AWS, salary increment or large-scale compensation exercises is required.
• Experience with onboarding, manpower reporting or statutory submissions is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with data validation, reconciliation, pivot tables and common formulas.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools; hands-on experience developing automated workflows, apps or dashboards is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support annual compensation exercises, including performance bonus, AWS and salary increments.
• Coordinate onboarding administration for new hires and manage lifecycle events.
• Prepare MOM statistics and reporting; ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.
• Analyze data, maintain audit trails and support governance across HR processes.
• Design and implement automation using Power Platform to improve efficiency and data quality.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data accuracy

Education

Diploma or degree in HR/Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

Job description

Company description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Job description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a meticulous and process-driven Senior Executive to support the accurate and timely delivery of compensation and HR operations. The role covers annual compensation exercises, onboarding administration, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) statistics and reporting, as well as continuous improvement of HR processes through automation and digital tools. The successful candidate will work closely with HR stakeholders, Payroll, Finance and other business partners to ensure sound governance, data accuracy and a positive employee experience.

Compensation Administration

• Support annual compensation exercises, including performance bonus, Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and salary increment.
• Conduct detailed checks and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy, completeness and integrity of compensation data before payment processing.
• Work closely with Payroll, Finance and HR stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, manage exceptions and ensure timely implementation.
• Maintain clear documentation, approval records, audit trails and standard operating procedures for compensation-related activities.

Employee Lifecycle, Onboarding & HR Operations

• Manage and coordinate onboarding administration for new hires, ensuring required information, documentation and system updates are completed accurately and on time.
• Support employee lifecycle activities from onboarding through employee movements and offboarding, including transfers, promotions, contract changes, confirmations, resignations and terminations, as applicable.
• Perform detailed data checks and validations across employee records, HR systems and source documents to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Investigate data discrepancies, coordinate corrections with relevant stakeholders and maintain appropriate supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Liaise with recruiters, hiring managers, HR teams and other stakeholders to support timely and seamless employee lifecycle transactions.
• Monitor cases, follow up on outstanding actions and address data or process issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate employee records and handle confidential personal and compensation information with discretion.

HC Statistics & Reporting

• Compile, validate and submit manpower‑related statistics and reports required by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other relevant authorities.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, complete and delivered within stipulated deadlines.
• Maintain supporting records and source data for audit, compliance and management reporting purposes.
• Analyse workforce data, identify anomalies or trends and provide clear insights to stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Review existing workflows and controls to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, governance and employee experience.
• Design, test and implement streamlined processes and practical automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools, such as Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI.
• Develop dashboards, trackers and workflow solutions that improve visibility, reduce manual effort and strengthen data quality.
• Partner with process owners and technology teams to gather requirements, conduct user acceptance testing, prepare documentation and support change adoption.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and recommend further enhancements.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in compensation administration, HR operations, payroll support or a related role.
• Practical experience supporting bonus, AWS, salary increment or other large‑scale compensation exercises.
• Experience with employee onboarding, manpower reporting or statutory submissions will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, reconciliation, pivot tables and commonly used formulas.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools; hands‑on experience developing automated workflows, apps or dashboards is strongly preferred.