HR Manager (SG & MY Operations)

Brief overview
We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources for our Singapore and Malaysia operations. This role partners closely with business leaders to drive HR operations, payroll, employee experience, talent initiatives and compliance while ensuring a positive and high-performing workplace.
If you enjoy balancing strategic HR partnering with hands-on operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
HR Business Partnering
Partner with business leaders on people strategies and workforce planning
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management and HR policies
Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, transfers, promotions and offboarding
Payroll & Rewards
Oversee end-to-end payroll for Singapore and Malaysia through outsourced payroll vendors
Ensure payroll accuracy, statutory compliance and timely processing
Manage employee benefits, tax reporting, leave administration and insurance
Support annual salary reviews, bonuses and promotion exercises
Talent & Employee Development
Drive performance management and talent development initiatives
Support succession planning and learning programmes
Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and workforce planning
Employee Engagement
Lead employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
Handle employee relations matters including investigations, grievances and disciplinary cases
Partner with stakeholders to continuously improve the employee experience
HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies across Singapore and Malaysia
Maintain HRIS, employee records and HR reporting
Support HR process improvements, audits and digitalisation initiatives
Oversee office administration, workplace services and vendor management
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
At least 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to:
HR Operations
Singapore & Malaysia Payroll
Employment legislation and compliance
Employee Relations
Hands-on experience managing outsourced payroll vendors
Good understanding of Singapore and Malaysia employment laws, statutory requirements and payroll regulations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a regional and matrix organisation
Why Join Us
Regional HR exposure across Singapore and Malaysia
Opportunity to partner closely with business leaders
Broad HR role covering business partnering, operations and people initiatives
Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Opportunity to contribute to HR process improvement and digital transformation

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No