Hr manager / assistant manager - Toa Payoh

The HR Manager / Assistant Manager will establish and implement short and long-term objectives for HR department, oversee related HR functions and activities as well as administer company policies and procedures.

• Hire and train new staff or assist management with the process
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day workflow of subordinates in the HR department
• Conduct or assist with performance evaluations regularly to ensure that employees are meeting standards and addressing any issues that arise
• Handle with employment actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Review monthly payroll to ensure its accuracy and as a backup when needed

• Handle full spectrum of recruitment cycle including on-boarding and payroll processing
• Prepare job descriptions, post job openings using the appropriate online recruitment channels and interview candidates for positions
• Workforce planning and achieve optimal manpower required for each business unit
• Provide advisories to the management with regard to employment issues which includes labour legislations, best local labour practices, company manpower practices and ensure legal compliances with all statutory requirements
• Assist in reviewing human resources policies and procedures
• Manage HR issues such as employee relations, grievances, complaints and provide counselling / guidance
• Handle HR data analysis and prepare regular HR reports
• Monitor performance, identify and facilitate opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency
• Prepare regular reports to the management on wage cost, employment data, including recruiting statistics and turnover rates
• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to find out why they are leaving the company and how the company could improve its retention rate
• Maintain employee morale by fostering a positive working environment through effective leadership and teamwork
• Main point of contact for all employee relations matters
• Perform any other related duties as and when assigned by the management
• Prepare payroll budgets
• Conduct job evaluations and periodic pay surveys
• Recommend, plan and implement pay structure revisions
• Study, design and implement employee benefits programs
• Design and implement staff engagement initiatives
• Timely submission of claims and training grants to various government agencies / statutory bodies
• Participate in various statutory surveys

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of solid HR experience in retail, hospitality or FMCG industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of integrity and discipline
• Ability to create, present and execute ideas, reports, and budgets
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially Word and Excel
• Knowledge of HRIS and BIPO or its similar is an advantage
• Immediate availability is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge in local employment laws and best practices