HUMAN RESOURCE (HR) MANAGER

An HR Manager is responsible for managing the company’s human resources functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting business goals through effective people management.

HR Manager Job Scope

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• * Develop recruitment strategies.
• * Prepare and approve job descriptions.
• * Advertise vacancies and source candidates.
• * Conduct interviews and select suitable candidates.
• * Manage onboarding and orientation for new employees.

1. Employee Relations

• * Handle employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• * Advise management on HR policies and employment issues.
• * Promote a positive workplace culture.
• * Resolve workplace conflicts.

1. Performance Management

• * Develop and manage performance appraisal systems.
• * Set KPIs with department heads.
• * Conduct performance reviews.
• * Recommend promotions, transfers, or disciplinary actions.

1. Compensation & Benefits

• * Review salary structures and benefits.
• * Conduct salary benchmarking.
• * Manage annual salary reviews and bonuses.
• * Oversee payroll with the HR or Finance team.

1. Learning & Development

• * Identify training needs.
• * Plan employee training and development programmers.
• * Monitor staff career progression.
• * Support leadership development initiatives.

1. HR Policies & Compliance

• * Develop and update employee handbooks and HR policies.
• * Ensure compliance with Singapore employment laws.
• * Handle workplace investigations when necessary.
• * Maintain confidentiality of employee records.

1. Work Pass & Government Matters (Singapore)

• * Manage applications and renewals for Employment Pass, S Pass, and Work Permits.
• * Liaise with the Ministry of Manpower on employment matters.
• * Ensure compliance with CPF, leave, and statutory requirements.

1. Employee Engagement

• * Organize company events and team-building activities.
• * Conduct employee engagement surveys.
• * Improve employee satisfaction and retention.

1. HR Administration

• * Maintain employee records.
• * Manage leave, attendance, and HR systems.
• * Prepare HR reports and manpower statistics.
• * Oversee exit interviews and offboarding.

1. Strategic HR Planning

• * Develop manpower planning strategies.
• * Prepare HR budgets.
• * Advise management on organizational structure.
• * Support business growth through workforce planning.

Typical HR Manager Responsibilities in Singapore

• * Lead the HR department.
• * Manage HR Executives and HR Assistants.
• * Advise senior management on HR matters.
• * Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and company policies.
• * Oversee recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and performance management.
• * Support organizational development and succession planning.