HR Manager

Job Summary:

To lead and manage all Human Resources functions, ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains a skilled workforce for its joinery and fit-out operations. The HR Manager will be responsible for implementing HR strategies aligned with company goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a safe, productive, and performance-driven workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Develop and execute recruitment plans to meet project-based manpower needs (carpenters, painters, polishers, CNC operators, site fitters, supervisors, etc.).
• Coordinate with project and production managers to forecast workforce requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment including job postings, interviews, testing, and onboarding.
• Maintain a skilled manpower database and manage visa, labor card, and work permit processes (if applicable).

2. Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in a fair and consistent manner.
• Develop and implement performance appraisal systems aligned with operational KPIs.
• Promote a positive and transparent work environment across workshops and project sites.

3. Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps in joinery production, finishing, and installation teams.
• Organize technical and safety training programs in coordination with production managers.
• Develop career progression plans for technical and administrative staff.

4. HR Policies & Compliance

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with labor laws and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare standards in workshops and on-site operations.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, employee files, and attendance systems.

5. Payroll & Compensation Management

• Oversee payroll preparation, attendance tracking, and leave management.
• Ensure accurate calculation of overtime, site allowances, and project incentives.
• Review salary structures and benefits to ensure competitiveness in the joinery industry.

6. Workforce Administration

• Manage accommodation, transportation, and welfare facilities.
• Oversee visa renewals, medical insurance, and exit/entry formalities for staff.
• Liaise with PRO / government relations officer for labor and immigration matters.

7. Strategic HR Management

• Advise management on organizational development, succession planning, and workforce optimization.
• Contribute to business planning by aligning HR strategies with project and production goals.
• Support change management initiatives during company expansion or restructuring.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15 years of HR management experience, with at least 3 years in a joinery, woodworking, or interior fit-out company.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, visa processes, and HR compliance.
• Experience managing blue-collar and technical workforce.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent