Strategic HR Manager: Talent & Compliance (Singapore)

district 9 holdings pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

district 9 holdings pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an HR professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with MOM regulations and work pass requirements.

You will handle EP/S Pass processes, monitor foreign worker quotas, and develop HR policies. Strong communication, confidentiality, and multitasking are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, CPF, IRAS, and Work Pass administration.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, performance management, and employee relations.
• Familiar with applying and managing Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, and Work Permit (WP) matters.
• Experience handling foreign workforce administration, including work pass applications, renewals, quota monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, management, and external authorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR/payroll systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking employees and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of Human Resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, performance management, training, and employee engagement.
• Handle Work Pass applications, renewals, cancellations, appeals, and compliance with MOM regulations.
• Monitor foreign worker quota, levy matters, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Advise management on HR-related matters and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and employee records.
• Liaise with government agencies, recruitment agencies, insurance providers, and external vendors.
• Support manpower planning and talent acquisition to meet business needs.
• Prepare HR reports and perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

EP/Work Pass rules

Payroll coordination

Employee onboarding

HR policy advisory

Foreign worker management

Communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

district 9 holdings pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an HR professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with MOM regulations and work pass requirements.

You will handle EP/S Pass processes, monitor foreign worker quotas, and develop HR policies. Strong communication, confidentiality, and multitasking are essential for this role.