Human Resources Specialist

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a trusted, standalone role and takes pride in delivering high standards, strong local compliance, and pragmatic people support Do you enjoy balancing operational excellence with meaningful people engagement

At Monjasa, our people are at the heart of our business. As a global marine fuel supplier operating across multiple regions, we rely on strong local HR support to ensure a professional, compliant, and engaging workplace. Could this be you

We are now looking for an HR Specialist to be based in Singapore supporting our Asia region, covering Singapore, Shanghai, and Tokyo, consisting of a total of 33 colleagues.

Our Senior HR Business Partner Karin Glavind quote: In Monjasa, HR is very much a team sport even when geography and time zones mean you often work on your own. As our HR Specialist in Asia, you will become part of a global HR community with strong competencies, openness, and a willingness to support each other. At the same time, the role calls for a self-reliant HR professional who thrives with responsibility and enjoys being the trusted HR anchor for the region.

Your role

This role requires a mature and self-driven HR professional who is comfortable taking ownership, making sound decisions independently, and proactively engaging stakeholders across time zones. You will front the employee and candidate experience with Monjasa for this region by:

• Acting as an administrator of our recruitment platform (Emply) and people management system (CatalystOne)
• Managing employment contracts, employee handbooks, and policy updates, and you provide structured administrative support for HR projects and reporting
• Coordinating work pass and visa applications in cooperation with external vendors
• Supporting HR legal matters in collaboration with our HR Business Partner and legal advisors. You will also ensure compliance with Asian and relevant regulations across the Asia region
• Driving end-to-end recruitment processes, including interviews, assessment feedback and onboarding, and liaise with external recruitment partners. You will participate in employer branding initiatives, including social media and trainee programmes

Your Profile:

We imagine that you:

• Have 34 years of relevant HR experience, ideally in a regional or multinational environment and you hold a bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, communications, or a related discipline
• Communicate clearly and professionally with managers and colleagues, and you enjoy working being able to prioritize - in a collaborative and respectful team environment and dynamic business environment
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital HR tools and AI solutions, and you take a data-driven and process-oriented approach to your work being experienced in supporting work passes and local HR administration
• Are comfortable working independently for large parts of the day and stay motivated by ownership, responsibility, and trust

What We Offer

At Monjasa, you will join a growing global organisation with a flat structure and an open, accessible leadership style. Our culture is guided by our four core values: Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, and Smile & Joy, which are reflected in how we work, lead, and reward our people. In Monjasa we share a strong Danish heritage, characterised by arbejdsglde (loosely refers to joy and satisfaction at work).

From our Singapore office, you will have access to structured learning and development opportunities through Monjasa Academy, supporting both professional and personal growth. We will support you by Monjasa's All Onboard approach, which focuses on employee wellbeing, engagement, and a strong sense of belonging across locations and cultures.

You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package, aligned with local market standards, and designed with transparency and fairness in mind. We offer a professional yet friendly working environment where trust, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued and where you are given the responsibility and support needed to succeed in a standalone regional role.