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Manager / Senior Manager, Workforce Services

Competition
High
Estimated monthly salary
~S$5,000 – S$6,938

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.

About A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit society. As a Science and Technology Organisation, A*STAR bridges the gap between academia and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by contributing to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. We play a key role in nurturing and developing a diversity of talent and leaders in our Agency and research entities, the wider research community and industry. A*STAR’s R&D activities span biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering, with research entities primarily located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. For ongoing news, visit

Posted 3 Nov 2026