HR & Recruitment Executive (Singapore Market)

We are seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Executive – Singapore Employment Pass Specialist with comprehensive knowledge of Singapore’s employment regulations, recruitment practices, and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) work pass procedures. In this role, you will lead end-to-end local and foreign talent acquisition, manage Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications, ensure compliance under the COMPASS framework and Fair Consideration Framework (FCF), and coordinate day-to-day HR operations, payroll, and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hands-on Singapore HR market experience, particularly within IT, software, management consulting, or technology services. Key Roles and Responsibilities A. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Manage full-lifecycle hiring for IT, technology, software engineering, management consulting, administrative, and corporate positions. Multi-Channel Sourcing: Source qualified candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, MyCareersFuture, professional networks, and external staffing vendors. Candidate Assessment & Offer Management: Screen resumes, conduct initial HR interviews, coordinate technical/management rounds, negotiate salary packages, and extend employment offers. Diverse Talent Pool: Recruit Singapore Citizens (SC), Permanent Residents (PR), and eligible foreign professionals to maintain workforce diversity. Recruitment Operations: Maintain candidate pipelines, update the HRMS/ATS database, and generate regular hiring and status metrics. B. Employment Pass & Work Pass Administration (Singapore MOM) Work Pass Lifecycle Management: Process, track, and manage Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Training Employment Passes, and relevant dependant passes via MOM EP eService portals. COMPASS & Eligibility Screening: Conduct preliminary candidate profile evaluations against current MOM qualifying salary criteria and points criteria under the COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework). MOM Compliance & Appeals: Prepare, verify, and submit accurate documentation for new pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and appeal submissions. Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous tracking of work pass expiry dates, renewal windows, quota usage, and employee particulars. C. HR Operations & Employee Administration Documentation: Draft and issue employment contracts, offer letters, confirmation letters, and official HR notices. Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead seamless employee onboarding, orientation, induction programs, and structured exit/offboarding procedures. Employee Records: Administer employee leave (annual, medical, hospitalisation), attendance, health benefits, and personal records in the HR system. Employee Relations: Serve as the primary contact point for employee enquiries regarding HR policies, confirmation reviews, and workplace practices. D. Payroll, CPF & Statutory Administration Payroll Processing: Coordinate monthly payroll cycles, disbursements, claims processing, and expense reimbursements alongside the Finance team. CPF Contributions: Calculate and ensure accurate Central Provident Fund (CPF) submissions for eligible Singaporean/PR staff. Statutory Tax Clearance: Assist with statutory reporting, including annual IR8A filings and tax clearance (IR21) for departing foreign employees. E. Regulatory Compliance & Guidelines Employment Act Alignment: Ensure company policies align strictly with the Singapore Employment Act, MOM updates, and Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) guidelines. Fair Hiring Practices: Enforce Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) standards, including publishing qualifying job ads on MyCareersFuture for at least 14 consecutive days prior to work pass filings. Audits & Updates: Support employment audits, maintain updated statutory records, and monitor regulatory updates impacting foreign workforce quotas, levies, and qualifying salaries. Qualifications & Experience Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on HR operations and recruitment experience, with explicit exposure to the Singapore market. Key Selection Criterion: Demonstrated, practical experience managing Singapore Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications via MOM portals is strictly required. Industry Background: Prior experience in recruiting IT professionals, software engineers, technology consultants, or corporate staff is strongly preferred. Regulatory Familiarity: Solid understanding of the Singapore Employment Act, Fair Consideration Framework (FCF), and COMPASS scoring matrix. Expected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Deliverables Talent Acquisition Success: Timely recruitment, screening, and successful onboarding of qualified local and foreign professionals. Work Pass Precision: 100% accuracy and compliance in EP/S Pass initial filings, renewals, and MOM document management. Data Integrity: Fully updated HRMS records, leave tracking, employee master data, and recruitment activity reports. Payroll & Statutory Accuracy: Timely delivery of monthly payroll processing support, CPF contributions, and IR8A/IR21 documentation. Contact Number - +91 97881 10111