SENIOR EXECUTIVE - HUMAN RESOURCES

COCOBA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consumer food brand in Singapore is looking for a Senior Executive in Human Resources to manage HR operations and talent acquisition for their Retail and Distribution Center teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, particularly in high-volume frontline operations, and must exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced business context and contribute to building a leading global brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in retail or frontline operations.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end HR operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Retail and Distribution Center teams.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and off-boarding.
• Partner with teams for recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Support performance review processes and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and prepare HR reports.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Training Coordination

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

HRIS platforms

Job description

Senior Executive - Human Resources

The Company

At IRVINS, you'll join Singapore's high growth homegrown consumer food brand expanding quickly on the global stage, with 5 offices and 19 markets worldwide, and a product lineup that redefines the food industry.

Founded in 2008, over the years we have pivoted and evolved from an F\&B restaurant into a modern food CPG startup. With IRVINS’ global reach, category and market leadership, and startup mentality, we welcome people with a builder attitude keen on building things from scratch and help turn a homegrown brand into Singapore’s iconic global consumer brand.

Roles and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized and experienced HR professional to join our team as a Senior Executive, Human Resources. This role partners closely with our Retail and Distribution Center operations, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with frontline stakeholders, and is passionate about delivering operational HR excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ HR Business Partnering — Retail team & Distribution Center team

• Serve as the primary HR contact for Retail team and Distribution Center team, providing day-to-day HR advisory and support on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and engagement matters.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to understand manpower needs and operational challenges.
• Support change management, process improvements, and initiatives that strengthen employee experience and operational efficiency.

2️⃣ End-to-End HR Operations

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, HR documentation, confirmation, transfers, and off-boarding.
• Coordinate with Payroll on salary changes, attendance matters, overtime, allowances and other employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements (e.g. employment legislation, work passes, safety guidelines, etc.).
• Track HR KPIs such as turnover, absenteeism and hiring progress for operational insights.

3️⃣ Talent Acquisition for Frontline Hiring

• Partner closely with the Retail Operations team and Distribution Center Operations team in the recruitment process for Retail and Distribution Center roles, including job postings, screening, interviews and selection.
• Participate in interviews to provide HR insights and ensure candidate suitability from a competency, culture and compliance perspective.
• Support the hiring decision through joint evaluation and consensus after all interview rounds.
• Coordinate mass recruitment activities during peak seasons, events and new store launches to ensure timely manpower fulfillment.

4️⃣ Performance, Training & Engagement

• Support the performance review process by coordinating timelines, communicating requirements, guiding managers on performance matters and tracking development plans.
• Assist in organizing training programs for operational teams, including nominations, coordination, attendance tracking and follow-up where needed.
• Contribute to employee engagement activities, recognition efforts and internal communication to foster a positive workplace culture.

5️⃣ HR Systems, Data & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HRIS records, personnel files and documentation.
• Perform periodic reviews and audits of employee information, training logs and compliance documents to ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for management as required.

6️⃣ HR Projects & Ad Hoc Duties

• Participate in HR initiatives and project work such as audits, policy reviews, process improvements, system enhancements and employee experience projects.
• Support HR and Operations in activities such as mass recruitment exercises, new store openings and organizational changes.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by management and commensurate with the level of this post, while fostering a positive work environment and strong team spirit.

Our Dream Candidate :

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably with strong exposure to Retail workforce or high-volume frontline operations.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end HR operations and HR practices in a fast-paced business environment.
• Experience handling employee relations and advising operational leaders/managers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively at all levels.
• High attention to detail, strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office and familiar with HRIS platforms.
• Demonstrates confidentiality, professionalism, resilience and a positive “can-do” mindset.
• Able to work independently, team player and proactive.