Job Description

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