Editorial summary

The company is seeking an HR Manager (Engineering MNC) to serve as a broad-based HR Generalist supporting employee lifecycle activities and organizational initiatives across Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. The role combines operational ownership with strategic input, requiring effective HR advisory, coordination, and resolution of day-to-day HR matters in a complex multinational environment. Key requirements include extensive HR Generalist experience in a multinational setting and the ability to partner with HR teams and business stakeholders to deliver timely HR support. The compensation is up to $7,500 per month.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/hr-manager-engineering-mnc-central-up-to-7500-hac-36797 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 08 Oct 2026]

The incumbent will be a broad-based HR Generalist, supporting a range of HR functions, employee lifecycle activities and organisational initiatives in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with the HR team and business stakeholders, the incumbent will provide sound HR advice and deliver practical, timely and well-coordinated HR support in a complex multinational environment.

This is an HR management role that combines operational ownership with strategic contribution. The incumbent will be expected to manage and resolve day-to-day HR matters effectively, while also contributing to HR plans, people initiatives, process improvements and organisational priorities. The role requires someone who can understand the wider business context, connect information across different HR areas and stakeholders, exercise sound judgement, and translate plans into practical and effective execution.

The role is intentionally broad rather than specialist in nature. The incumbent should be comfortable moving across different HR areas as business needs evolve. Success in this role requires strong HR fundamentals, commercial awareness, learning agility, humility, initiative and a genuinely collaborative approach.

Job scope:

• Contribute to talent-attraction and recruitment activities, including engagement with hiring managers, recruitment agencies and candidates, as well as onboarding, learning, employee-engagement, employer-branding and organisation-development initiatives, based on business priorities and assigned responsibilities. as assigned.

• Partner with managers and business stakeholders to understand people matters, organisational needs and workforce priorities.

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance on HR policies, employee matters, performance management, organisation changes and other people-related issues.

• Manage employee queries, concerns and workplace matters professionally, sensitively and in accordance with company policies.

• Manage key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, confirmation, employee movements, transfers, employee records, HR documentation and offboarding.

• Ensure HR processes, documentation and data are accurate, timely, compliant and aligned with internal policies and governance requirements.

• Drive assigned HR projects and organisational initiatives across Singapore and the region.

• Review HR workflows and work practices, and recommend practical improvements to simplify processes, strengthen controls, standardise practices and enhance stakeholder experience.

• Lead the review, enhancement and maintenance of HR policies, guidelines, templates, process maps and standard operating procedures.

• Prepare and present HR reports, data analysis and management updates to support effective decision-making.

• Work closely with the Regional HRIS Analyst, IT and HR colleagues to identify and implement practical improvements to HR processes, reporting and the use of existing HR systems, where required.

 Manage and drive assigned performance-management activities, including the annual performance-management cycle, employee goal setting, performance reviews, calibration discussions and related communications.

• Partner with managers and HR colleagues to provide guidance on performance-management processes, employee development needs and relevant people matters.

• Work closely with HR colleagues, internal stakeholders, and Headquarters in Japan to drive consistent HR practices and regional initiatives.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of generalist responsibilities, spanning day-to-day HR operations, ad-hoc projects, and baseline support for compensation, benefits, and insurance and related HR activities/tasks.

• Execute other HR-related duties, operational tasks, and departmental projects as assigned by reporting manager and management.

Requirements:
• Min Dip/Deg in Human resource management or business related certifications
• At least 3 years of managerial experience

• Must have IHRP certificate
• Able to start work within a short notice

All qualified candidates please send your resume to

Anna Chen jiaxin
CEI No: R25157621
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
EA License: 99C4599

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