Assistant Manager/Manager Human Resources

Role summary

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The Assistant Manager/Manager, Human Resources supports the hotel’s people strategy across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training coordination, payroll administration and compliance with Singapore employment regulations. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, together with relevant experience, preferably in hospitality or a large service organisation. Strong knowledge of local labour requirements, communication skills, discretion and sound problem-solving ability are expected. The successful candidate should be approachable, organised, commercially aware and comfortable working with employees and managers at all levels in a fast-paced, multicultural hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, personalised service and high-quality accommodation, dining, wellness and event experiences. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is an established luxury property set amid extensive gardens near Orchard Road. It serves leisure travellers, business guests, families and conference clients through a range of restaurants, guest facilities and meeting spaces. Employees typically work in a diverse, service-focused environment where guest satisfaction, professional standards, teamwork and staff development are strongly emphasised.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state with strong employment opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, healthcare, education, retail and logistics. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, though accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Public transport is efficient, healthcare and public services are well developed, and the city offers excellent food, shopping, parks and regional travel connections. Foreign employees generally need employer-sponsored permission to work, most commonly an Employment Pass for professional roles or an S Pass for eligible skilled positions; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience and government criteria. Relocating candidates should arrange a valid work pass before starting employment and budget carefully for rent, deposits, transport and insurance.