About This Role
The Deputy HR Manager / HR Manager will lead and strengthen HR operations for a well-established A1 Main Contractor in Singapore. This role supports both the Head Office and project teams and suits an experienced HR professional ready to oversee the full spectrum of HR functions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full spectrum of HR functions and daily HR operations, ensuring efficient and effective HR service delivery
- Lead and supervise the HR team, providing guidance on recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, employee relations and HR administration
- Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and internal processes in line with business requirements and Singapore employment regulations
- Advise management and department heads on HR strategies, manpower planning and employee-related matters
- Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation, confirmation, transfers, promotions, resignations and terminations
- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including managerial, professional, technical and project-based positions
- Work closely with management and project teams to identify manpower requirements and develop recruitment strategies
- Oversee candidate sourcing, interviews, salary proposals, offer negotiations and onboarding arrangements
- Manage recruitment agencies and external hiring partners to support manpower requirements
- Support workforce planning and manpower deployment across Head Office and construction projects
- Oversee compensation and benefits administration, including salary reviews, increments, remuneration packages and salary benchmarking
- Review and verify monthly payroll, including basic salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, CPF contributions and other payroll components
- Ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing and compliance with statutory requirements
- Review employee benefits, insurance arrangements and HR-related expenditure
- Support HR budgeting, manpower cost analysis and compensation planning
- Ensure compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations and relevant employment legislation
- Oversee work pass matters, including work pass applications, renewals and cancellations
- Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary cases, performance concerns and workplace issues
- Oversee government grants, employment schemes and HR-related claims where applicable
- Provide HR guidance to management on employment practices, regulatory requirements and workforce-related risks
- Prepare and review HR reports, manpower statistics, headcount reports and HR-related management updates
- Monitor key HR indicators, including recruitment progress, employee turnover, manpower costs and workforce movements
