Senior HR Executive

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 54 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SMITECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a Senior HR Executive to partner with construction and M&E teams, owning core HR operations and strategic workforce planning. You will drive manpower strategies, headcount and skills mix across projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

You will manage the end-to-end foreign workforce lifecycle, advise on hiring capacity and cost implications, and lead training, onboarding, and HR digitalization to boost performance and project

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or related discipline; IHRP certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience with 3+ years in generalist or operations within construction/ M&E or related industry.
• Solid knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM work pass framework.
• Experience with CSOC/CoreTrade and BCA workforce/training requirements.

Responsabilités

• Act as HR partner to project managers and department heads for manpower planning and deployment.
• Own end-to-end work pass lifecycle including applications, renewals, cancellations and compliance.
• Manage learning and capability development including certifications and government grants.
• Oversee HR operations, attendance, onboarding/offboarding and records integrity.
• Drive recruitment for local and foreign hires, build talent pipelines and onboarding programs.
• Lead HR digitalization and monthly HR reporting to support decision making.

Connaissances

Employment Act knowledge

MOM work pass framework

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Formation

Degree or Diploma in HR

Description du poste

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior HR Executive to serve as a key HR partner to our construction and M&E business. This role combines ownership of core HR operations with strategic responsibility spanning workforce planning, foreign work for compliance, talent acquisition and capability development. A proactive, business-minded HR professional who looks beyond transactions, takes ownership of outcomes and is motivated to build HR capabilities that support the organization's growth.

Strategic HR Partnership & Workforce Planning

Act as a trusted HR partner to project managers and department heads, understanding manpower needs across project phases and translating them into forward-looking workforce plans covering headcount, skills mix and deployment.

Analyze HR data, including headcount, attrition, foreign worker quota utilization, hiring lead times and certification compliance, to identify trends and risks, and present insights and recommendations to management.

Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, procedures and the annual HR plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Foreign Workforce Management & Regulatory Compliance

Own the end-to-end work pass lifecycle, including applications, renewals, issuance and cancellations, ensuring full compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements.

Working in partnership with HR Team to monitor foreign worker quota and levy positions, advising management on hiring capacity and cost implications ahead of project mobilization.

Oversee statutory and pre-employment medical examinations for new and existing employees, ensuring requirements are met within prescribed timelines.

Establish and maintain an integrated compliance calendar for work passes, medical examinations and certifications, proactively escalating risks to prevent disruption to project operations.

Keep abreast of changes in MOM, BCA and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, and advise management on their implications for the business.

Learning & Capability Development

Manage the training framework for statutory and role-based certifications, including CSOC and Core Trade, ensuring the workforce remains certified and deployable.

Conduct training needs analyses with department heads and recommend development plans that support upskilling, multi-skilling and career progression.

Optimize training investment by leveraging relevant government grants and funding schemes.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

Assist to serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, advising managers and employees on the Employment Act and company policies, and supporting the HR Manager on grievance and disciplinary cases.

Ensure the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of personnel records and HR system data, including onboarding and offboarding documentation.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Assist in recruitment for local and foreign hires in partnership with hiring managers, from defining role requirements and sourcing strategy through to selection and offer.

Assist to build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles through recruitment agencies, educational institutions and industry networks.

Enhance the onboarding programme to strengthen new-hire integration, safety readiness and early retention, keeping hiring managers informed of progress.

Process Improvement & HR Digitalization

Assist to review HR workflows and lead digitalization initiatives, such as HRIS enhancements and automated tracking, to raise efficiency, accuracy and service quality.

Assist to prepare monthly HR management reports that provide visibility on key workforce metrics and support decision-making.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; IHRP certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a generalist or HR operations role within construction, M&E engineering or a related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and practices, including the Employment Act, the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and the MOM work pass framework.
• Familiarity with CSOC, CoreTrade and BCA workforce and training requirements.
• Excellent communication, sound judgement and a high degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.