Senior HR Operations & Compliance Lead - Construction

mtc consulting pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking a hands-on HR Assistant Manager to drive day-to-day HR operations in a dynamic construction environment in Singapore. You will own compliance with Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and payroll processes while partnering with management and staff.

Responsibilities include recruitment planning, training coordination, employee relations, and program development to support business goals and workforce planning across ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering or project-based environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and HR compliance.
• Experience in payroll and salary matters is essential.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, benefits, statutory matters and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations independently and provide timely support to management and employees.
• Provide guidance on Singapore Employment Law, HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Stay updated on changes to employment legislation, MOM requirements and HR best practices, and highlight potential compliance gaps to management.
• Review and improve HR processes to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Handle employee-related matters and provide practical HR solutions with minimal supervision.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and recruitment approaches.
• Utilise recruitment platforms such as JobStreet and CareersFuture.
• Take ownership of recruitment activities and follow up on outstanding hiring matters.
• Act as the key backup to the HR Manager for payroll and salary-related matters.
• Handle salary computations, payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions, leave-related payments and other components.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate and timely.
• Assist in reviewing compensation and benefits matters when required.
• Coordinate employee training and development programmes.
• Maintain training records and support training administration and compliance requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external training providers on training-related matters.
• Support employee development initiatives and other HR projects as required.
• Build positive working relationships with employees and maintain regular engagement with staff.
• Handle employee enquiries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally and promptly.
• Conduct face-to-face exit interviews and gather feedback to identify recurring employee concerns.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and promote open communication between employees and management.
• Demonstrate empathy and good judgement when handling sensitive employee matters.

Skills

HR operations

Employment law

Payroll

Recruitment

Training & development

Employee relations

Engagement

MOM compliance

Education

HR/Business Administration degree or diploma

Tools

JobStreet

CareersFuture

Job description

MTC Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking a hands-on HR Assistant Manager to drive day-to-day HR operations in a dynamic construction environment in Singapore. You will own compliance with Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and payroll processes while partnering with management and staff.

Responsibilities include recruitment planning, training coordination, employee relations, and program development to support business goals and workforce planning across ongoing projects.