Assistant Manager Human Resources

About the role

EFS Facility Management is looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager – Human Resources to lead HR operations and align people strategies with business objectives. The role will support workforce growth, employee well‑being, compliance and a high‑performance culture in a fast‑paced facilities management and construction environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end HR operations in line with organisational goals.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organisational development and people initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and talent acquisition across all functions.
• Manage manpower planning for large‑scale operations.
• Administer compensation, benefits and salary benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with Finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support incentive programmes and employee benefits administration.
• Drive HR digital transformation, optimise HRMS and automate reporting.
• Monitor HR metrics, dashboards and analytics for data‑driven decisions.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation and reporting systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience with strong exposure to HR operations and business partnering.
• Prior experience in facilities management, construction or related industries.
• Proven track record managing HR for a workforce of 500+ employees.
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits, payroll and HR compliance.
• Experience thriving in fast‑paced, multicultural operational settings.

Required skills

• HRMS implementation and optimisation.
• Payroll software administration.
• HR analytics and reporting automation tools.