People Advisor

Job Description

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

We invite you to bring your HR expertise into play as you contribute to support the delivery of HR operations in the region and take it to the next level. Are you eager to establish clarity and alignment on HR services provided in the region? Would you like a job with collaboration and high demands from the business on value creating deliveries? Then this position might be a great opportunity for you. Click the apply-button to send your application.

Your new role

As our People Advisor (Senior HR Executive), you will be part of the larger multi-disciplinary APAC region. Your role is based in Singapore where you will work within a diverse business enablement team as well as other colleagues in the Asia region.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be to support the HR operations needs of various business units, HRBPs, HR Centers Of Excellence (COE) and most importantly, our employees in Singapore. The roles & responsibilities include all Singapore-specific HR related operational activities of our employee’s career cycle. You will work in close collaboration with our global HR Operations colleagues, and you will provide local expertise ensuring compliance with relevant local and national regulations.

To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with HR operational and Singapore payroll processes and also with HR software, Workday. You need to be able to build strong relationships with your stakeholders and be able to work with various teams collaboratively. You will ensure our HR Operations meet our business needs and are functional and cost-effective. As an experienced member of the team, you can take independent responsibility for tasks within your own scope of responsibility.                        

 Your key responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with HRBP and HR COEs to implement policy changes based on laws, compliance, and business needs.
• Support HRBP, HRD, Legal, and Compliance in HR projects rollout.
• Provide advice and handle employee enquiries on HR-related matters.
• Coordinate with Global HR Operations team on providing end-to-end employee lifecycle support, including onboarding and offboarding processes, with focus on local legislation.
• Manage entire work pass process with MOM, including applications, issuance, renewals, and cancellations.
• Collaborate with our Global Payroll Operations team and external payroll vendor on payroll queries requiring local expertise
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions for government claims (e.g., government paid leaves, NS makeup claims).
• Administer employee benefits programs, including Workmen Injury Compensation insurance and health and safety activities.
• Assist in submitting MOM surveys and updating business census.
• Maintain and support employee-related reports for HR and business purposes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS System - Workday.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Skill:

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including liaising with overseas colleagues
• Client service oriented with good time management and prioritization
• Proactive approach, capable of working under tight deadlines and handling ad-hoc requests
• Ownership, critical thinking, and a solutions-focused mindset

About you

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Diploma or Degree in HR Management or Business Administration/ Management or equivalent
• Proven, long-standing experience in HR operations and payroll for consultancy or engineering industry
• Possess strong knowledge of Singapore payroll and MOM employment regulations
• Candidate with experience in using Workday or similar HRIS software
• Excellent MS Office skills especially MS Excel, MS Word & MS Power Point.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally English to liaise with our English-speaking colleagues

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• Possibility for flexible work arrangements
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work arrangement

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Asia Pacific has close to 500 people working across ten offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. 

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.