Assistant Human Resource Manager (A1 Main Con)

• Redhill MRT
• Local A1 Main Contractors

Our client is an established Singapore construction company with a strong track record in building and infrastructure projects. With decades of industry experience, the company continues to deliver major developments islandwide.

We are looking for a hands-on and independent HR Assistant Manager with strong knowledge of Singapore Employment Law and HR compliance. This is a key HR role for someone who can take ownership of day-to-day HR operations with minimal supervision.

HR Operations & Employment Law

• Manage day-to-day HR operations independently and provide timely support to management and employees.
• Provide guidance on Singapore Employment Law, HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Stay updated on changes to employment legislation, MOM requirements and HR best practices, and proactively highlight potential compliance gaps to management.
• Review and improve HR processes to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Handle employee-related matters and provide practical HR solutions with minimal supervision.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and recommend suitable recruitment approaches.
• Utilise recruitment platforms such as JobStreet and CareersFuture.
• Take ownership of recruitment activities and proactively follow up on outstanding hiring matters.

Payroll & Compensation

• Act as the key backup to the HR Manager for payroll and salary-related matters.
• Handle and understand salary computation, payroll adjustments, allowances, deductions, leave-related payments and other compensation components.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate, timely and properly maintained.
• Assist in reviewing compensation and benefits matters when required.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and development programmes.
• Maintain training records and support relevant training administration and compliance requirements.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external training providers on training-related matters.
• Support employee development initiatives and other HR projects as required.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build positive working relationships with employees and maintain regular engagement with staff.
• Handle employee enquiries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally and promptly.
• Conduct face-to-face exit interviews and proactively gather feedback to identify recurring employee concerns.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and promote open communication between employees and management.
• Demonstrate empathy and good judgement when handling sensitive employee matters.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with experience in the construction, engineering or project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore Employment Law, MOM requirements and HR compliance.
• Experience in payroll and salary matters is essential.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, benefits, statutory matters and training requirements.

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