Senior Human Resources Manager

About the role

A hands-on leadership role for a dynamic, people-oriented Senior Human Resources Manager who shapes the people strategy, builds an engaging workplace culture and helps identify and attract top talent. The role partners closely with senior management on hiring needs and HR policy, while also delivering results on the ground.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior management on culture, people strategy and growth planning.
• Own end-to-end talent acquisition: source and engage high-calibre candidates, build talent pipelines and deliver hires that meet current and future needs.
• Work with hiring managers to define the profile of great talent, run structured selection and create an outstanding candidate experience.
• Build relationships with professional networks, referrals and passive candidates, track recruitment effectiveness and improve hiring outcomes.
• Design and implement a continuous learning and organisational development framework.
• Run performance measurement cycles and ensure compensation and benefits are effective, transparent and consistent.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including work passes, IR21 and IR8A submissions, NS claims, MOM surveys and other statutory requirements.
• Liaise with interns and educational institutions, advise on HR policies and practices, and oversee staff-related insurance matters.
• Oversee payroll and leave administration.
• Plan and organise office activities and employee engagement events, including monthly birthday celebrations and festive events.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial hands-on recruitment and employee development.
• Dynamic, approachable personality with the confidence and warmth to connect with employees and prospective hires.
• Proven ability to source talent beyond conventional channels, assess capability and cultural contribution and persuade sought-after candidates to join.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building and organisational skills; an attentive listener who acts decisively and follows through.

Required skills

• Comfortable using recruitment technology to manage pipelines and measure hiring outcomes.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements such as work passes, IR21, IR8A and NS claims.