hr manager (construction).

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for all roles, including executive, professional, and critical blue-collar/operations positions
• Develop and implement effective onboarding and offboarding procedures for a diverse employee population.
• Manage foreign worker quota, work pass applications, and renewal processes in strict compliance with MOM regulations.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing, including all statutory contributions and tax filings.
• Administer the full cycle of employee benefits, including leave, insurance plans, and yearly compensation reviews.
• Manage the annual performance appraisal process, salary reviews, and bonus payouts.

Safety, Compliance & Industrial Relations

• Ensure strict compliance with the Singapore Employment Act, Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), and all MOM/CPF/IRAS regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for all employee relations matters, resolving disputes, and administering disciplinary actions fairly and consistently.
• Work closely with the Safety Officer to ensure HR policies support and reinforce the company's robust safety culture and WSH training requirements.
• Manage and process Workplace Injury Compensation Act (WICA) claims and related insurance matters.

Training, Development & Engagement

• Identify training needs for both office and operations staff, focusing on safety, technical skills, and leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives appropriate for a mixed environment of corporate and operations teams.

HR Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR systems (HRIS), and personnel files.
• Prepare HR-related data and reports for management, focusing on key metrics like headcount, turnover, compensation costs, and safety training compliance.
• Develop, review, and update HR

skills and experience required

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Manager capacity, preferably within the manufacturing, logistics, marine, or recycling/industrial sector in Singapore.

• Demonstrable expertise in Singapore employment law, especially related to the Employment Act and Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA).

• Proven experience in managing payroll and foreign worker administration (Work Permits/S Passes).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both office executives and operations/workshop staff.

• Hands-on experience with an HRIS system.

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

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, industrial environment.