Senior Manager Human Resources

About Unearthed Productions

Unearthed Productions is a creative production company working at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and execution. We collaborate with brands, platforms, and creative partners to deliver high-quality content and productions that are both commercially sound and culturally relevant.

As the business continues to grow, we are focused on strengthening our people foundations while remaining pragmatic, lean, and close to the work. Our People & Culture function reflects this approach, practical, hands-on, and embedded in the business.

The Senior HR Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of HR operations while partnering with leaders to support the business and its people. The role is largely operational in nature, with opportunities to contribute to broader people initiatives and strategy as the organization evolves. You will manage and develop a HR Administrator, supporting their growth while ensuring the smooth delivery of core HR activities.

The Role

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced HR generalist who enjoys variety, ownership, and working closely with the business. You will be the first point of contact for people-related matters and will balance day-to-day HR delivery with pragmatic advice and continuous improvement. This role will play a critical part in shaping culture, performance, and workforce capability to support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Own end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and policy management
• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing practical, compliant, and commercially sound advice
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance issues, grievances, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure accurate HR administration, documentation, and data management, supported by the HR Administrator

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Support the design and implementation of compensation and benefits practices aligned with the business and market
• Coordinate salary reviews, benchmarking, and incentive processes in partnership with leadership
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and support payroll processes in collaboration with finance or external vendors
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including insurance, leave, and wellbeing initiatives

Performance Management & Manager Support

• Support the OKR performance review process and ongoing performance conversations across the business
• Guide managers on goal-setting, feedback, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and employee development
• Help embed practical performance tools where appropriate

Learning, Development & Capability Building

• Support learning and development initiatives, including onboarding, manager capability, and targeted skills training
• Identify skills gaps and work with leaders to recommend practical development solutions
• Coordinate external training providers or learning platforms as needed

People Partnering & Culture

• Build strong relationships with leaders and teams, acting as a trusted advisor on people matters
• Support initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and ways of working
• Contribute to employer branding and employee experience improvements

HR Systems, Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain HR systems, records, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure adherence to local employment legislation, company policies, and best practice
• Prepare basic HR metrics and insights to support decision-making (e.g. headcount, turnover, leave)

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a HR Administrator, providing coaching, guidance, and on-the-job development
• Set clear priorities and ensure high-quality delivery of HR administration and support

Candidate Profile

Experience & Knowledge

• 6–10 years experience in HR, with strong exposure to generalist and operational HR responsibilities
• Experience working in a stand-alone HR role or small HR team environment
• Solid understanding of local labour laws, HR operations, and employee relations
• Experience supporting compensation, benefits, and performance processes

Skills & Attributes

• A practical, hands-on HR professional who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to partner effectively with managers and leadership
• Confident advising on people matters with sound judgement and a balanced commercial lens
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable developing a junior team member and leading through influence rather than hierarchy

Salary: SGD 7,000– SGD 7,500 depending on experience and qualifications.