Senior HR Executive - Employee Relations & Operations

BEECROFT ANIMAL SPECIALIST SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health services company in Singapore is seeking a Senior HR Executive to manage the employee lifecycle, oversee HR operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of local employment laws. This role includes responsibilities such as employee onboarding, leave management, and fostering positive employee relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of HR experience in employee relations and operations.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act and MOM work pass regulations.
• Preference for candidates from Veterinary or Human Hospital backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Oversee leave management processes and work pass administration.
• Foster positive employee relations and conduct grievance procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRMS systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior HR Executive - Employee Relations & Operations manages the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, maintains HR records, handles employee relations matters, and ensures compliance with statutory requirements. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and supports day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate employee onboarding with statutory briefings (Employment Act rights, PDPA, WSH)
• Manage offboarding processes including resignations, exits, and retirements
• Draft and issue termination, retrenchment, or resignation letters in legal format
• Conduct exit processes with full and final settlement, return of company property, and proper record closure
• Prepare and maintain contract addendums as required

Leave & Attendance Management

• Oversee leave management system and processes
• Manage all statutory leave types: annual, sick, maternity, childcare, paternity, shared parental, unpaid infant care, reservist, and public holidays
• Track and report on leave balances and attendance patterns

Work Pass Administration

• Process, renew, and cancel work passes (EP, S Pass, Work Permit) via MOM
• Maintain accurate records of work pass information and expiry dates
• Liaise with immigration authorities and employment vendors

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster positive employee relations and address workplace concerns
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and surveys
• Conduct grievance and whistleblowing procedures in accordance with policy
• Manage internal communications on HR matters

HR Data & Records Administration

• Maintain comprehensive employee records (contracts, work pass info, leave, pay)
• Ensure retention and secure disposal of HR records per statutory retention periods
• Generate HR analytics and reporting for management

Compliance & Insurance

• Monitor and update policies to reflect MOM, TAFEP, and PDPC legislative changes
• Communicate legislative policy updates to employees
• Administer health insurance for employees
• Manage ethics and anti-bribery declarations

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of HR experience in employee relations and operations
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, MOM work pass regulations, and TAFEP guidelines
• Experience with HRMS systems and employee data management
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities
• Experience with grievance handling and mediation
• Knowledge of employment law and dispute resolution
• Preference will be given to candidates coming from Veterinary or Human Hospital background
• Candidates joining on short notice or immediately will be given priority.