HR Generalist (Perm Banking CBD)

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced HR Generalist to support our banking client in a broad range of HR operations, including payroll administration, employee life cycle management, and HR compliance. This is a permanent, full-time role based in the CBD, offering stable career progression within a fast-paced financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll & HR Administration

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and timely.

• Handle payroll queries, statutory submissions, and employee claims.

• Maintain HR records and ensure data integrity across HR systems.

2. Employee Life Cycle Management

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of employment contracts, induction arrangements, and exit formalities.

• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure proper documentation.

• Oversee employee leave, attendance, and benefits administration.

3. Work Pass & Compliance

• Handle work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations according to MOM regulations.

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local labour laws and internal governance standards.

• Support HR audits and reporting requirements.

4. HR Operations & Support

• Assist in HR projects such as employee engagement activities, policy updates, and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide HR support to line managers and employees on HR-related matters.
  

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Minimum 2–4 years of HR operations/generalist experience, ideally within banking or financial services (but not mandatory).

• Hands-on experience in payroll administration, HRIS, work pass management, and employee life cycle processes.

• Strong understanding of Singapore employment regulations.

• Meticulous, organised, and able to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment.