The posting
HR Executive | Manufacturing | 1-2 Years Experience | Full-Time | West Region | Up to SGD 4000
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Executive to support the day-to-day HR operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across recruitment, employee administration, payroll coordination, employee engagement, HR compliance, and workforce operations.
This role is ideal for an early-career HR professional who is eager to develop their HR expertise while contributing to process improvements, HR digitalisation, and the continuous development of the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
- Support onboarding and orientation activities for new employees.
- Maintain recruitment records and hiring trackers.
HR Operations and Employee Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files.
- Prepare employment documentation, contracts, confirmation letters, and other HR-related correspondence.
- Coordinate employee movements, attendance records, leave administration, and offboarding.
- Assist with work-pass applications, renewals, and related documentation.
Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, overtime, leave, and employee adjustments.
- Assist with payroll processing and verification.
- Support employee benefits administration and respond to routine payroll and benefits inquiries.
Employee Engagement and Development
- Assist in organising employee engagement activities and internal HR initiatives.
- Support training coordination, learning and development activities, and performance management processes.
- Handle routine employee inquiries and provide administrative support for employee relations matters.
HR Compliance and Reporting
- Assist in ensuring HR practices comply with applicable Singapore employment regulations and company policies.
- Prepare HR reports, employee headcount summaries, and other workforce-related data.
- Maintain proper HR documentation and support internal and external audits.
HR Process Improvement and Digitalisation
- Identify opportunities to improve existing HR processes and administrative workflows.
- Support the implementation of HR systems, digital tools, automation, and reporting solutions.
- Participate in HR projects focused on operational efficiency and employee experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in HR administration, HR operations, or generalist HR functions.
- Exposure to recruitment, payroll coordination, employee administration, and HR documentation.
- Familiarity with Singapore employment practices and HR regulations is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience using HRIS or payroll systems is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage, particularly when communicating with Mandarin-speaking employees and operational teams.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
- Interest in HR technology, digitalisation, automation, and process improvement.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Early-career HR professional looking to develop into a well-rounded HR generalist.
- Comfortable supporting both production and office-based employees.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
