HR Manager Talent Acquisition and C&B

About this role

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.