Assistant Group HR Manager (Manufacturing, Regional exposure)

As an Assistant Group HR Manager, you will perform a hybrid role overseeing teams of HR

providing Group HR functions as well as serve as a HR business partner for the Group of Companies.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Handle full spectrum of HR duties including payroll, recruitment, training and employee relations

• Develop HR planning strategies with management to improve HR policies procedures and programs

• Manage and recommends employee relationship practices to establish a positive working environment

• Develops manpower plans based on staffing needs, corporate goals & forecast staff movement, and maximize resources

• Attend regular management meetings and actively participate as a member of the leadership team as required in order to ensure provision of HR perspective and expertise

• Conduct promotion, annual increment and performance appraisal exercise

• Regional experience with some exposure in Malaysia and Indonesia

• Provide office administration and office & IT support at Singapore head office.

• Perform any other duties, tasks & projects which deem fit and reasonable as and when assigned by Management

• Willing and able to travel to regional countries as and when required

Job Scops Breakdown:

On Daily Basis:

• Manage and respond to email correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

• Address employees’ enquiries and provide HR-related support and assistance.

• Provide comprehensive HR operational support to all departments and Malaysia.

• Act as an HR Business Partner to the factory and HR team, providing guidance and support on HR matters.
  

On Monthly Basis:

• Payroll processing for HRP & Generate monthly payslip

• Payroll processing for Malaysia Team (4 pax) & generate monthly payslip

• Payroll verification for HRI, PTH

• HRP CPF contribution submission

• Intercompany billing

• Attend Monthly HRI, PTH, KPI and ELMG meeting

• Paid child care leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, NS claim (if any) claim submission
  

On Yearly Basis:

• Annual HR Planning, Budgeting & Administration

• Lead the annual HR manpower planning exercise for the group and prepare the yearly

• HR budget for management review and approval.

• Manage the annual renewal of the Group Employee Insurance Policy.

• Manage the renewal of Business Insurance and Work Injury Compensation Insurance.

• Review the existing compensation and benefits structure and prepare the annual budget proposal for management's consideration and approval.

• Identify, review and coordinate applications for relevant government grants and funding schemes, including the Career Transition Programme (CTC) Grant, where applicable.

• Liaise with relevant government agencies and authorities on HR-related grants, funding programmes, compliance requirements and employment matters.

• Maintain and manage industrial relations (IR) matters, including liaison with relevant stakeholders, addressing workplace issues and supporting harmonious employer employee relations.
  

Performance Management & Salary Review

• Coordinate and oversee the annual performance appraisal exercise, targeted for January/February.

• Propose the performance appraisal timeline to the Director for approval and communicate the schedule to all Department Heads (HODs).

• Allocate one month for HODs to complete and submit their respective departmental performance appraisal summaries.

• Consolidate and review the appraisal results, and work closely with the Finance Manager

• to prepare the performance appraisal report and salary increment proposal for management's review.

• Present the consolidated appraisal results and salary increment recommendations to management in April, following the completion of the Group Audit.
  

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Coordinate the annual Best Employee Award nomination exercise at year-end and arrange for the award presentation before Chinese New Year (CNY).

• Organise the annual Chinese New Year celebration, including the CNY lunch, distribution of angpows.

• Ad Hoc HR & Management Responsibilities
  

Manpower Planning & Cost Management

• Review and monitor monthly manpower planning for the group and factory to ensure optimal workforce allocation and operational efficiency.

• Review and analyse monthly manpower-related costs to ensure effective budget control and cost management.

• Oversee annual HR strategic planning, manpower forecasting and budget preparation for the group.
  

Management & Operational Support

• Organise and participate in ad hoc meetings with relevant departments to address employee-related matters involving quality, product rejection and production issues.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of all Department Heads (HODs) to ensure alignment with organisational goals, departmental KPIs and operational expectations.

• Serve as the key communication liaison between the group and local management teams, ensuring effective information sharing, coordination and alignment on business and HR matters.

• Review and monitor management action plans and initiatives to ensure they remain on track in terms of targets, timelines, costs, resource allocation and expected outcomes.
  

HR Advisory & Business Partnership

• Provide HR advice, guidance and recommendations to Directors, management and department heads on employee-related matters.

• Coordinate and resolve urgent manpower, employee relations and operational issues as required.

• Handle ad hoc HR assignments, special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by the Director or Group Management.

• Support management in business and operational decision-making through HR insights and recommendations.
  

Compensation, Benefits & Risk Management

• Review the company's compensation and benefits structure and recommend improvements where necessary.

• Oversee performance management, salary review and compensation-related exercises.

• Support the management of employee insurance, business insurance and work injury compensation matters.

• Work closely with the Finance Manager and relevant departments on HR budgeting, cost control and financial planning.
  

Employee Engagement & Organisational Development

• Support employee engagement, recognition and welfare initiatives.

• Coordinate employee recognition programmes and other activities to promote employee motivation and organisational culture.

• Undertake additional HR and management responsibilities as assigned by management from time to time.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Qualifications: Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate

• Diploma/Professional Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

• Experience at least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position

• Skills & Knowledge: Good knowledge of labour regulation & practices across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia

• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred
  
  

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