A Construction HR job involves managing the complete employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, training, offboarding) with a strong focus on compliance (work passes, safety, labor laws),worker welfare, and site-specific needs like managing foreign worker permits, ensuring site safety training, and fostering positive culture to retain a skilled, compliant workforce. Key tasks include payroll, work permit admin (renewals/cancellations), recruitment for diverse roles (from managers to site workers), training coordination (certifications), and handling employee relations/grievances, often requiring knowledge of local regulations like MOM guidelines in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and integrating diverse roles, including foreign workers; managing work permits (applications, renewals).
• Payroll & Benefits: Administering timely payroll, managing claims, statutory contributions (e.g., CPF, levies), and employee benefits.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring adherence to labor laws, managing work pass regulations, coordinating mandatory training (safety, certifications), and maintaining health & safety policies.
• Employee Relations: Handling grievances, disciplinary actions, fostering positive work culture, managing employee records, and promoting engagement.
• Training & Development: Organizing skills training, certification courses, and performance management.
• Administrative Support: Overseeing HR documentation, maintaining records, and supporting general office/site operations.

Core Focus Areas for Construction HR

• Foreign Worker Management: A significant part of the role, involving complex work pass administration and repatriation.
• Site-Specific Compliance: Ensuring all workers have required licenses and certifications for specific projects.
• Safety Culture: HR plays a role in promoting and enforcing health and safety standards.
• Morale & Retention: Addressing unique site challenges to keep a motivated workforce.