Senior HR Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Manager to oversee and strengthen the full HR function of a shipping company in Singapore, with a strong focus on workforce planning, talent pipeline development, MOM compliance, and management of blue-collar workforce operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth through strategic manpower planning, recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and operational HR support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall HR operations and support business manpower requirements
• Develop and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with operational needs
• Manage hiring plans and build strong talent pipelines for both blue-collar and white-collar positions
• Ensure full compliance with Singapore MOM regulations, employment laws, work pass requirements, and labour-related policies
• Handle onboarding, renewals, repatriation, accommodation coordination, and documentation for foreign workers
• Work closely with operations teams on manpower deployment, staffing levels, and workforce optimization
• Build and maintain recruitment networks, industry connections, and external talent channels
• Manage recruitment activities including sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding
• Support employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and performance management
• Review and improve HR policies, SOPs, and internal processes
• Coordinate with external vendors, dormitory operators, agencies, and government authorities where required
• Monitor market trends, manpower challenges, and hiring activities within the industry
• Prepare HR reports, manpower forecasts, and workforce analytics for management

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Proven HR management experience, preferably within industries managing blue-collar workforce (shipping, logistics, construction, manufacturing, marine, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Singapore MOM regulations, Employment Act, work passes, and labour compliance
• Experience handling foreign workers and operational manpower planning
• Strong recruitment and networking capabilities with ability to build long-term talent pipelines
• Hands-on, operationally focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work closely with operations and management teams
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented

Contact Ellaine Legaspi at ***email_hidden*** for more info or apply via our website.

Ellaine Legaspi Gorospe

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