[ref. p20106521] HR & Admin Manager - Bukit Merah

Industry: Biotech, Pharmaceutical / Startup

Job Summary:

We are an innovative Biotech/Pharmaceutical startup seeking a dynamic and versatile HR & Admin Manager to build and shape our human resources and administrative functions from the ground up. This role is crucial for establishing a strong team culture, streamlining HR processes, and supporting the rapid growth of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with startup culture and growth objectives.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier scientific and operational talent.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee daily administrative operations, including office management, procurement, vendor relations, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory requirements specific to biotech research.
• Build and maintain HR documentation, employee records, and HR reporting systems.
• Drive the setup and implementation of HR system.
• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements (i.e CPF submission and IRAS submission under AIS), and handling of employee benefits.
• Support organizational development as the company scales and evolves.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• Proven experience in HR and administrative roles, preferably within startups, biotech, or research environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build HR processes from scratch in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with payroll administration and compliance.

Preferred Skills:

• Startup mindset: adaptable and proactive.
• Experience setting up and managing HR systems in a scaling environment.
• Knowledge of biotech research workflows, regulations, and compliance standards.

Why Join Us:

• Be a foundational member shaping a cutting-edge biotech startup.
• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership in a fast-growing company.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.