Singapore Office & People Operations Manager

UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a sharp, hands-on Office Manager to support the Singapore office, handling administration, HR, vendor coordination and basic financial reporting.

You will be the operational backbone, building processes as we scale, ensuring compliance with MOM and CPF, and contributing to budgeting and cross-functional collaboration in a fast‑growing SME manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management, executive administration, or operations, ideally covering HR and finance functions.
• Understanding of Singapore employment legislation, CPF, and MOM requirements.
• Hands-on experience with basic bookkeeping or accounts administration.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the skill to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a newly set-up operations where local processes are still being built.
• Prior experience with cross-border operations or experience in an industrial, manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, facilities coordination, and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain office SOPs, filing systems, and administrative workflows.
• Coordinate with government agencies, building management, and service providers.
• Track and follow-up on action items, deadlines and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Handle procurement of office supplies and manage contracts with vendors.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment administration (job postings, scheduling, offer letters).
• Handle onboarding and offboarding processes for all staff.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with MOM regulations and Employment Act requirements.
• Administer payroll inputs, CPF submissions, and leave management.
• Prepare and maintain basic financial records including accounts payable/receivable tracking.
• Process invoices, expense claims, and staff reimbursements.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and cash flow monitoring.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors for statutory compliance.
• Support the GM with budget tracking and cost management.

Skills

Office management

HR administration

Finance basics

Communication skills

Mandarin a plus

Job description

UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS ASIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a sharp, hands-on Office Manager to support the Singapore office, handling administration, HR, vendor coordination and basic financial reporting.

You will be the operational backbone, building processes as we scale, ensuring compliance with MOM and CPF, and contributing to budgeting and cross-functional collaboration in a fast‑growing SME manufacturing environment.