HR Manager (Oil & Gas / EPC Projects)

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational organisation within the Oil & Gas and EPC sector, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support large-scale engineering and energy projects in Singapore and the region.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end HR operations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation administration, and project mobilization activities while partnering closely with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

This role is ideal for HR professionals with experience supporting EPC, offshore, FPSO, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, or major infrastructure projects.

Note: This position is being recruited on behalf of our client. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, retention, and offboarding.
• Support manpower planning and workforce mobilization for EPC, Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, refinery, offshore, and energy projects.
• Partner with project leaders, engineering managers, construction teams, procurement teams, and department heads to fulfil manpower requirements.
• Manage recruitment activities including sourcing, interviewing, salary negotiation, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies, manpower suppliers, and external service providers.
• Oversee employment contracts, contract renewals, compensation reviews, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment legislation, MOM regulations, work pass requirements, and company policies.
• Manage payroll inputs, attendance records, leave administration, overtime tracking, and employee benefits administration.
• Handle employee relations matters, disciplinary issues, grievance management, and HR advisory services.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and talent development activities.
• Prepare HR reports, manpower forecasts, headcount analysis, and management presentations.
• Work closely with project stakeholders, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth workforce management throughout project execution.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years supporting Oil & Gas, EPC, Energy, Offshore, Marine, Petrochemical, LNG, or Construction projects.
• Strong experience in recruitment and talent acquisition for technical and engineering positions.
• Good understanding of Singapore Employment Act, MOM regulations, and work pass administration.
• Experience handling compensation, HR operations, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Proven stakeholder management experience across multicultural environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate independently and support fast-paced project environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting EPC contractors, project owners, engineering consultancies, or energy operators.
• Familiarity with project-based manpower planning and mobilization.
• Experience supporting projects involving LNG, FPSO, offshore platforms, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or power generation plants.
• Knowledge of regional mobility, expatriate management, and immigration processes.
• Prior experience working with multinational teams and international stakeholders.

Application Notice

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interview arrangements.

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd

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Shinu Alexander | EA Personnel Registration No.: R1657042