HR Manager Talent Acquisition and C&B

We are seeking an hands-on HR Manager to lead talent acquisition and and drive compensation and benefits, grants and employee relations across multiple business entities. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an HR professional who enjoys variety and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition and Internship Programmes

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment, including manpower planning, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding and offboarding coordination.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through job portals, career fairs, educational institutions and professional networks.

• Manage and strengthen employer branding initiatives to enhance the Company’s talent attraction and market presence.

• Monitor recruitment metrics and continuously improve hiring efficiency, quality and

• Oversee internship programmes, including coordination with educational institutions, internship recruitment, onboarding, and programme tracking.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Conduct salary benchmarking and maintain salary structures and grading frameworks to ensure competitive and equitable pay.

• Support the annual salary review, bonus and promotion exercises, including data preparation, budgeting and analysis.

• Manage employee benefits, including medical, insurance, leave and allowances, and liaise with insurers and vendors.

• Advise on employment offers and remuneration packages, ensuring internal equity and compliance with the Employment Act.

• Prepare compensation and headcount reports for management, and provide accurate inputs to Finance or the payroll provider.

• Performance Management

• Coordinate the performance cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews and annual appraisals.

• Advise managers on evaluation standards and documentation.

• Track performance outcomes and support development plans and performance improvement plans (PIPs).

• Grants Administration

• Manage and administer government-related grants and funding schemes relevant to recruitment, internship, training and workforce development.

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, proper documentation, timely submissions and audit readiness.

• Liaise with relevant government agencies and internal stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities.

• Track grant utilisation and prepare reports for management review.

• Work Pass Administration

• Oversee and manage work pass applications, renewals, cancellations and compliance in accordance with relevant employment regulations.

• Ensure proper documentation, timely submissions and adherence to statutory requirements.

• Employee Engagement & Relations

• Support and implement employee engagement initiatives, including employee programmes, recognition initiatives and talent retention efforts.

• Administer employee bursary programmes, including eligibility assessment, documentation and coordination.

• Manage and oversee employee grievance handling, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly, fairly and confidentially.

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, updating and implementing HR policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with employment laws and organisational requirements.

• Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor HR team members in recruitment processes and HR administration.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping, proper documentation and adherence to HR processes and timelines.

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Job Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant HR experience, with strong exposure to talent acquisition and C&B

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and managing a team.

• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices in Singapore

• Well versed in the Singapore Employment Act and labour legislation.

• Familiar with work pass administration and employment regulations.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and to deadlines.

• Good to have: experience in a group or multi-entity environment.