HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager

About This Role

This HR Manager or Assistant HR Manager role involves leading and managing the full range of human resources operations for the company, including supervising the HR team. The position suits a professional capable of overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, policy management, and compliance within local labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full HR functions, leading and managing the full spectrum of human resources operations, including supervision of the HR team
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, offer management, onboarding, and ensuring vacancies are filled in a timely manner
• Plan and manage employee engagement initiatives such as team events, birthdays, and D&D activities
• Oversee employee relations matters, including arrangements for gifts such as hampers or wreaths for occasions including new births, bereavement, and hospitalisation
• Maintain, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook to ensure alignment with company standards and compliance with local labour regulations
• Administer payroll processes, including attendance tracking, CPF submissions, and income tax filings
• Manage and monitor work pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and compliance requirements for local and foreign employees
• Oversee performance evaluation processes, including probation confirmations, contract renewals, and annual performance reviews
• Draft and issue staff communications, including memos, disciplinary letters, and company-wide announcements
• Oversee Learning and Development requirements by monitoring the L&D executive
• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure effective retail manpower planning and improve employee performance through targeted training initiatives
• Ensure timely submission of HR reports and adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain organisational charts, employee contact lists, and respond to employee enquiries
• Handle insurance renewals including WICA and FWMI, government survey submissions, and statutory claims such as NS make-up pay and government-paid leave
• Continuously review and improve HR processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management