Senior HR Executive

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

Job summary

A leading HR services company in Singapore is seeking a Senior HR Executive to oversee HR operations and recruitment activities. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of generalist HR experience, strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, and hands-on payroll processing skills. Responsibilities include managing HR processes, payroll, and staffing across the organization. This role demands strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on employee engagement and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and tax-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of HR operations including onboarding and offboarding.
• Prepare, review, and support monthly payroll processing.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Operational strengths

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Senior HR Executive with a strong generalist background to manage end-to-end HR operations and support recruitment activities across the business. This role is well-suited for someone who is operationally strong, comfortable working independently, and experienced in supporting both employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle.

You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with the company’s values, while also supporting recruitment, payroll, and day-to-day people operations in Singapore and the wider region.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage the full spectrum of HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding, contract administration, HR documentation, employee communications, claims processing, compensation & benefits administration, and performance management processes.
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees, responding to day-to-day HR queries across Singapore and overseas offices in a timely and professional manner.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including planning and organising staff activities, communications, and internal HR campaigns.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Prepare, review, and support monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
• Administer employee benefits and insurance policies, including liaising with brokers and insurers, renewals, and claims management.
• Ensure accurate administration of statutory contributions and filings (e.g. CPF, IRAS) with our payroll vendors.

Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, candidate engagement, and offer management.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Assist with onboarding preparation for new hires, ensuring readiness from a people and documentation perspective.

Policies, Reporting

• Assist in the review, development, and implementation of HR policies, guidelines, and procedures in line with organisational needs and best practices.
• Prepare HR reports, employee data, and documentation for management review and statutory submissions.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a generalist role with exposure to HR operations, payroll, and recruitment.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation (essential).
• Hands-on experience with CPF, IRAS, payroll processing, and tax-related matters in Singapore.
• Advanced Excel capability, including data consolidation, reporting, and analysis to support HR operations, payroll, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of Malaysia employment practices (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, Monthly Tax Deduction) is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to other jurisdictions (e.g. South Korea, Germany) is a bonus but not mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.