Human Resources Manager

We are hiring an HR Manager to support a newly established technology company focused on software research and development. Our client plans to grow its Singapore team from ground up to a team of 30 developers, with scope for further expansion.

This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who can establish HR practices, manage Singapore employment matters and partner closely with business stakeholders based in China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, recruitment, organization development and people matters.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding as the Singapore team grows.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations in compliance with Singapore employment legislation and MOM requirements, including attendance, overtime, leave, statutory contributions, employment contracts, the employee handbook and payroll-related policies.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters and help prevent and resolve employment disputes.
• Design and manage compensation structures, benefits, annual salary reviews and incentive or bonus schemes.
• Drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluations, feedback and improvement plans.
• Coach line managers on people management and support the development of the HR team as the business grows.
• Independently develop HR policies, processes and documentation, and lead initiatives that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
• Support HR planning for future overseas expansion.

Requirements:

• Broad, hands-on HR experience covering HR business partnering, HR operations and employee relations in Singapore.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent, with min 7 years of HRM experience
• Experience in start-up from ground up is highly regarded
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, statutory requirements and MOM processes.
• Experience in compensation and benefits, performance management and developing HR policies.
• Ability to work independently and build practical HR processes in a growing business.
• Strong recruitment capability; experience hiring for technology or software roles is an advantage.
• Ability to speak, read and write in both English and Chinese to communicate with stakeholders based in China and handle related documents and discussions.
• Sound judgement, discretion and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Regional HR exposure is an advantage.