HR Admin Manager

Position Title: HR & Admin Manager

Reporting To: Regional General Manager

Location: Singapore

About the Role

Representing our client, a well-established retail brand, we are seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources and Office Administration functions across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This role plays a key part in shaping HR strategies, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, and driving an engaging and performance-driven culture across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Develop and implement HR strategies, frameworks, and policies that support business objectives, ensure compliance with local employment regulations, and maintain alignment with Group standards.
• Act as a strategic HR business partner, providing insights and advice on workforce planning, organization design, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with department heads to assess manpower requirements and formulate effective workforce plans.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, selection, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with statutory and tax regulations.
• Manage employee relations, including handling disciplinary actions, counselling, grievances, and terminations in accordance with company policies and legal standards.
• Drive and manage the annual performance review cycle, including appraisals, promotions, salary reviews, and variable bonus exercises.
• Review and enhance compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business needs.
• Identify training needs and implement learning and development initiatives to strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Champion employee engagement activities such as team-building sessions, recognition programs, and company events to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Track and analyze HR metrics to provide insights and recommendations for process improvement and workforce planning.

Office Administration

• Oversee day-to-day office administration for the Singapore office, including procurement of office supplies, vendor management, and maintenance of office facilities and equipment.
• Manage administrative contracts, office policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and building management on administrative and facility matters.
• Support ad-hoc administrative duties and business needs as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including regional exposure, preferably within the retail or consumer sector.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, payroll management, and employment legislation across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770