SENIOR HR MANAGER

BIG - FOOT LOGISTIC PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead employee engagement, recruitment, training, and compliance initiatives. Candidates should possess 10-15 years of HR experience, with a strong emphasis on managing HR functions in unionized environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree, and a solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices. This leadership role offers an opportunity to make significant impacts on the organization's HR strategy.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with over 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong track record in employee engagement, recruitment, and HR restructuring.
• Understanding of labor laws and HR best practices in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee satisfaction.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and talent pipelines.
• Identify training needs and develop annual training plans.
• Serve as the liaison between management and union representatives.
• Review and redesign HR structure for efficiency.

Skills

Employee engagement strategies

Recruitment processes

Training and development

Labor laws compliance

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

1. Employee Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee satisfaction, morale, and retention.
• Organize and oversee staff engagement activities, recognition programs, and feedback channels.
• Conduct regular surveys and focus groups to assess workplace climate and address concerns proactively.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
• Build talent pipelines for key roles and maintain strong relationships with recruitment agencies and institutions.
• Ensure recruitment practices support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3. Training & Development

• Identify training needs and develop annual training plans in line with business objectives.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of internal and external training programs.
• Monitor training budgets and ensure ROI on learning initiatives.

4. Industrial Relations & Union Matters

• Serve as the primary liaison between management and union representatives.
• Manage collective bargaining processes, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, and workplace regulations.
• Advise management on labor relations strategies and implications.

5. HR Department Restructuring & Transformation

• Review the existing HR structure, processes, and policies to identify areas for improvement.
• Redesign roles, responsibilities, workflows, and reporting lines for maximum efficiency.
• Implement new HR systems, tools, and best practices to streamline operations.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transition during restructuring.

6. HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure legal compliance.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and reports.
• Support HR audits and statutory reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in employee engagement, recruitment, training, union/industrial relations, and HR restructuring.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and labor regulations in Singapore.
• Experience working in unionized environments preferred.