Human Resources Manager

Headquartered in Singapore, Straits Financial provides fully-integrated services for our clients to access forex, commodities and the financial derivative markets, and is complemented with trade financing services for clients transacting or holding physical commodities.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join as Human Resources Manager. This will be a sole contributor role, taking care of the full HR spectrum, and with functional reporting to our parent company, CWT.

• Onboarding and offboarding: Work closely with Departments on internships and recruitment and ensuring existing Job Descriptions database are standardised and updated; manage onboarding, internal transfers and off-boarding processes; application and regular maintenance of personnel licenses.
• Training and development: Develop, conceptualise and deliver orientation programmes; manage learning and development programs and training incentives for employees, including monitoring of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for licensed persons; conduct regular training to Heads of Department on recruitment process, grievance handling, performance management and updates on HR policies.
• Frameworks and Policies: Work with senior management on effective HR strategies and directions of the Company; formulate and review policies related to people management, attraction, deployment and development.
• Compensation and benefits: Participate in annual compensation surveys; salary data review and analysis and update salary structure to align with company compensation policy and guidelines; review and recommend staff welfare and benefits to ensure they are competitive with markets.
• Performance evaluation and appraisal: Administer annual performance review, salary increment and promotion exercise and variable bonus; review and update performance evaluation methods and programmes; train managers on performance management framework and process and provide career development and counselling to individuals; act as point-person for HR industry engagements; stay actively involved with relevant industry groups to keep up to date with trends, upgrade skills and knowledge.
• Staff engagement and feedback: Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and a positive and engaged workforce; manage employee feedback and engagement channels, including developing regular employee engagement sessions/surveys.
• Other administrative tasks: Ensure completeness and accuracy of employee data and documents collected and updated in system, including training records, declarations, and other code of conduct matters; manage leave and claims processes and systems applications, including digitalisation projects; perform other ad-hoc HR-related tasks or projects.

• Degree in Business/ Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• At least 5-7 year(s) of working experience in the related field in financial industry
• Ability to handle wide range of personalities from junior executives to senior management, as well as industry practitioners
• Must be well-versed in Singapore Labour Laws
• Knowledge in compensation tools and methodology will be ideal
• Familiar with hiring grants/incentives and applications
• Familiarity with human resource management for non-bank financial institution will be a bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.