Human Resource Manager

We are hiring an HR Manager to support a newly established technology company focused on software research and development. Our client plans to grow its Singapore team from ground up to a team of 30 developers, with scope for further expansion. This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who can establish HR practices, manage Singapore employment matters and partner closely with business stakeholders based in China. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, recruitment, organization development and people matters. • Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding as the Singapore team grows. • Manage day-to-day HR operations in compliance with Singapore employment legislation and MOM requirements, including attendance, overtime, leave, statutory contributions, employment contracts, the employee handbook and payroll-related policies. • Proactively manage employee relations matters and help prevent and resolve employment disputes. • Design and manage compensation structures, benefits, annual salary reviews and incentive or bonus schemes. • Drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, evaluations, feedback and improvement plans. • Coach line managers on people management and support the development of the HR team as the business grows. • Independently develop HR policies, processes and documentation, and lead initiatives that strengthen company culture and employee engagement. • Support HR planning for future overseas expansion. Requirements: • Broad, hands-on HR experience covering HR business partnering, HR operations and employee relations in Singapore. • Bachelor degree or equivalent, with min 7 years of HRM experience • Experience in start-up from ground up is highly regarded • Strong working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, statutory requirements and MOM processes. • Experience in compensation and benefits, performance management and developing HR policies. • Ability to work independently and build practical HR processes in a growing business. • Strong recruitment capability; experience hiring for technology or software roles is an advantage. • Ability to speak, read and write in both English and Chinese to communicate with stakeholders based in China and handle related documents and discussions. • Sound judgement, discretion and strong stakeholder management skills. • Regional HR exposure is an advantage.