HR Manager

Location: Forum Orchard
Position Type: Full-Time
Restaurant: Tan Jin Ji/Chui Er Ge

Join a Growing Team Behind a Successful Chinese Restaurant

SJQ Group is a well-established Chinese restaurant group committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food, outstanding service, and a dedicated team. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our people operations and workforce planning initiatives.

This role is particularly suited to an HR professional with strong expertise in managing foreign worker employment, regulatory compliance, and high-volume recruitment within the food and beverage industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our workforce remains compliant, well-supported, and positioned for operational success.

About the Role

As HR Manager, you will oversee the full spectrum of human resources functions while serving as the primary point of contact for all foreign worker employment matters. You will work closely with management and operational teams to support staffing needs, maintain compliance with employment regulations, and foster a positive workplace culture.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic HR leadership and day-to-day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Foreign Worker Management & Compliance

• Manage the end-to-end employment process for foreign workers, including recruitment, onboarding, renewal, transfer, and repatriation processes

• Prepare, submit, and monitor work permit, visa, employment pass, and related immigration applications

• Ensure ongoing compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements and all applicable labor regulations

• Monitor permit validity, quota utilization, levy obligations, and renewal timelines

• Liaise with government agencies, employment agencies, and external service providers on foreign worker matters

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure all employment documentation is compliant and up to date

• Advise management on changes to employment legislation and foreign manpower regulations

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment efforts across restaurant operations, including kitchen, service, management, and support roles

• Develop effective hiring strategies to address workforce needs and staffing shortages

• Coordinate interviews, candidate screening, offer management, and onboarding processes

• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and external talent sources

HR Operations

• Oversee employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes

• Manage employee records, contracts, leave administration, and HR documentation

• Support payroll preparation and ensure employee data accuracy

• Handle employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and disciplinary processes professionally and confidentially

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements

• Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives

Workforce Planning & Business Support

• Partner with restaurant leadership to forecast staffing requirements and workforce needs

• Monitor labor costs and staffing efficiency

• Provide HR insights and recommendations to support operational growth and workforce stability

• Assist with training and development initiatives to improve employee performance and retention

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Executive

• Extensive hands-on experience managing foreign worker employment and immigration processes

• Strong knowledge of work permit applications, employment pass administration, visa requirements, and labor compliance regulations

• Experience working with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requirements or equivalent employment regulatory authorities

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and workforce compliance requirements

• Experience within the food and beverage, hospitality, retail, or service industry is highly preferred

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

• High attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a workforce with a significant proportion of foreign employees

• Familiarity with Chinese restaurant operations or the broader Asian food and beverage industry

• Experience managing high-volume recruitment in labor-intensive environments

• HR certification or relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Ability to communicate in both English and Chinese is an advantage

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a growing restaurant business. You will play a direct role in shaping workforce strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the people who drive our daily operations.

We offer:

• A stable and growing business environment

• Opportunity to lead and improve HR systems and processes

• Meaningful involvement in workforce planning and business operations

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HR professional with a strong background in foreign worker management and a passion for supporting people-focused businesses, we would love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.