Job Description
Job Title:  Manager / Senior Manager, Workforce Services
Requisition ID:  3421
Posting Start Date:  02/11/2026

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of employee lifecycle services, including onboarding, confirmation, contract renewal, employee movements, benefits administration, employment letters, work pass administration and offboarding.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate processing of work pass applications, renewals, cancellations and related documentation, in compliance with prevailing regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Oversee the maintenance of employee personnel files, HR records and employee data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, confidentiality and audit readiness.
  • Manage complex employee and manager queries, resolve service escalations, and work with relevant policy, payroll and HR stakeholders on issues requiring clarification or intervention.
  • Conduct regular data checks, reconciliations and quality reviews to strengthen data integrity, compliance and operational controls.
  • Analyse service data, case trends and employee feedback to identify service gaps and lead process improvements within the assigned service portfolio.
  • Support the implementation of HR technology, automation and self-service initiatives by defining business requirements, testing system enhancements and preparing users and team members for go-live.
  • Prepare service performance reports and provide insights on service volumes, turnaround times, recurring issues and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in HR operations, shared services or employee administration.
  • Experience in managing employee lifecycle processes, work pass administration and/or personnel records management.
  • Strong knowledge of HR operations, data management, process controls and confidentiality requirements.
  • Meticulous, organised and able to deliver accurate work within established timelines.
  • Hands-on experience with HR systems, workflow tools and service reporting; experience in process improvement or automation will be an advantage.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with a service-oriented approach to supporting employees and managers.

 

All new hires are appointed on a 3-year renewable contract in the first instance.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.