This role manages the HR department within Singapore, overseeing local HRs and establishing cascading processes to strengthen alignment among legal entities in line with HR projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the Singapore-based HR team, ensuring the successful execution of various HR functions, including recruitment, employee engagement, relationship management, and implementing HR policies.
- Work closely with the Office Manager to streamline and coordinate HR processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all HR activities align with organizational goals.
- Serve as the expert on Ministry of Manpower employment laws and regulations, providing guidance to ensure compliance and informed decision-making within the company.
- Handle employee relations matter to safeguard the employee value proposition and minimize risks to the organization. Additionally, ensure compliance with data privacy across all legal entities.
- Support senior management in formulating and executing strategies focused on retaining talent and boosting employee engagement through effective initiatives.
- Lead recruitment efforts, including organizing university recruitment events and participating in career fairs to attract talent.
- Collaborate with the training department or external providers to source development programs, nurturing talent within the organization.
- Stay updated on HR trends, talent management innovations, and legal developments, and apply this knowledge to improve policies and advise senior management.
- Manage employee relations, addressing conflicts, behavioural issues, and disciplinary actions to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Coordinate with international HR teams to align the company's HR strategy globally, especially in recruitment efforts.
- Work with the Global HR Team to design competitive employee benefits and remuneration packages to attract and retain top talent in the market.
Job Requirements:
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Understanding of Singapore's labour laws and regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Comfortable with a fast-paced international working environment.
- Responsible, self-driven, strong learning ability and execution ability
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Experience in handling cross-department communication is an advantage
- Prior experience in team management and leadership
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources/ business administration/ related fields, master's degree preferred
- At least 5 years of HR experience and with at least 3 years of experience in managing a team
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