Human Resources Officer (HR Generalist)

About the role

Curtin Singapore is looking for an HR Generalist to handle recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle, work pass and visa administration, payroll support and compliance. The role suits someone motivated by a virtual and distributed setup who can work independently with little day-to-day direction.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment: requisitions, postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, offers and onboarding
• Advertise vacancies on approved platforms such as Smart Recruiters, LinkedIn, the Curtin Singapore website, the Navitas Careers website and recruitment agencies, and keep postings accurate and compliant
• Support hiring managers and prepare employment contracts, onboarding documents and induction programmes
• Administer employee records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including CPF, SDL, IRAS reporting and tax clearance
• Manage foreign worker work passes and visas, and support MOM reporting and other regulatory submissions
• Maintain HR records in line with EduTrust requirements and support internal and external audits
• Assist with employee engagement, wellness, communication and recognition initiatives, including annual staff satisfaction and pulse surveys

Required profile

• At least 3 years of generalist HR experience in a progressive environment
• Post-secondary qualification (essential); degree plus postgraduate qualifications preferred
• Good knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, work pass and visa administration, payroll support and compliance
• Sound understanding of Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements
• Ability to adapt quickly to new situations and build trusted relationships with employees at all levels

Required skills

• Proficiency in HRIS/HRMS systems (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of HRIS and WHS systems and processes (highly desirable)