Senior HR Executive

VT RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VT RECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced HR professional in Singapore to manage end-to-end payroll, maintain HR records, and oversee recruitment and employee relations. The role focuses on compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, payroll systems, and administrative efficiency.

The candidate will handle onboarding, work pass coordination, policy updates, and management reporting, contributing to workforce planning and staff development in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant HR experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage full-spectrum payroll from day one.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and statutory HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; Infotech Payroll System experience is an advantage.
• Experience in the marine, engineering or related industries is advantageous.
• Prior HR supervisory or team management experience is preferred.
• Good communication skills for HR documentation, employee communication and management reporting.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage confidential HR matters professionally.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, including salaries, overtime where applicable, allowances, CPF contributions, statutory deductions, tax reporting and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee records using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Handle full-cycle recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate work pass applications and employee-related administrative matters where applicable.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and performance-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Employment Act and relevant employment regulations.
• Review, develop and update HR policies, employee handbooks, standard operating procedures and employment contracts.
• Support workforce planning, employee performance appraisals, training, engagement and retention initiatives; provide HR advice to management and undertake Acting HR Manager responsibilities when required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Infotech Payroll System

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management

   Independently manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, including salaries, overtime where applicable, allowances, CPF contributions, statutory deductions, tax reporting and employee benefits.

   Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with statutory requirements.

2. HR Systems & Administration

   Maintain accurate employee records using HRIS and payroll systems.

   Manage employment contracts, leave administration, employee documentation and personnel records.

3. Recruitment & Employee

   Handle full-cycle recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and offboarding.

   Coordinate work pass applications and employee-related administrative matters where applicable.

4. Employee Relations & Compliance

   Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and performance-related issues.

   Ensure compliance with Singapore Employment Act and relevant employment regulations.

5. HR Policies & Procedures

   Review, develop and update HR policies, employee handbooks, standard operating procedures and employment contracts.

6. HR Management & Development

   Support workforce planning, employee performance appraisals, training, engagementand retention initiatives.

   Provide HR advice to management and undertake Acting HR Manager responsibilities when required

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant HR experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage full-spectrum payroll from day one.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and statutory HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; Infotech Payroll System experience is an advantage.
• Experience in the marine, engineering or related industries is advantageous.
• Prior HR supervisory or team management experience is preferred.
• Good communication skills for HR documentation, employee communication and management reporting.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage confidential HR matters professionally.