Senior HR Generalist, Manufacturing — Payroll & People Partner

Macdermid Performance Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdermid Performance Solutions seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and leaders within a global chemical organization. You will deliver end-to-end HR services across the employee lifecycle, including payroll administration, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.

The role requires 5+ years in HR, strong knowledge of payroll controls, and the ability to navigate Singaporean and Malaysian employment laws while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting or managing payroll processes and payroll controls.
• Knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for HR policies, payroll, and employment-related matters.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, contracts, transfers, changes, offboarding.
• Coordinate monthly payroll activities with providers or shared service teams.
• Validate payroll inputs: hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, leave, deductions.
• Support employee inquiries related to payroll, compensation, benefits, and HR administration.
• Manage employee relations matters: disciplinary, grievances, absence management, investigations, performance cases.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws, tax and payroll regulations, and company policies.
• Support HR programs and annual cycles: performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, engagement surveys, workforce planning.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity in HR/payroll systems.
• Produce HR metrics, payroll reports and workforce analytics.

Skills

HR practices

Payroll support

Employee relations

Communication skills

HRIS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Macdermid Performance Solutions seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and leaders within a global chemical organization. You will deliver end-to-end HR services across the employee lifecycle, including payroll administration, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.

The role requires 5+ years in HR, strong knowledge of payroll controls, and the ability to navigate Singaporean and Malaysian employment laws while collaborating with cross-functional teams.