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HR Executive

2026-05-16

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

NUS Enterprise

Type

2-year Contract

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin
2+ years HR experience
Singapore employment laws knowledge
ATS & MS Office proficiency
Strong organisational skills
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HR Executive

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.)

The Role

As an HR Executive, you will manage end-to-end recruitment for executive and administrative roles and support the full employment cycle, from onboarding to re-appointments, confirmations, and offboarding. You will keep our applicant tracking system (ATS) accurate, our records clean, and our processes compliant while contributing to HR improvements and projects. This is a detail-driven, service-oriented role for someone who enjoys making operations seamless and stakeholders supported.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment: Post jobs, screen applications, and coordinate interviews for full-time and contingent workforce.
  • Maintain ATS: Ensure timely, accurate records and status updates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Support full employment cycle: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, re-appointments, and confirmations in line with policy and process.
  • Ensure compliance: Maintain adherence to HR policies, Singapore employment laws, and fair employment guidelines.
  • Improve processes: Support HR initiatives and projects to streamline workflows and enhance stakeholder experience.
  • Handle administrative tasks: Manage employee records, business card printing, and other day-to-day HR operations.
  • Support any other HR-related tasks as required.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 2+ years of HR experience with working knowledge of Singapore employment laws and fair employment guidelines.
  • Strong organisational skills; meticulous, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Adaptive and resourceful with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office; familiar with ATS platforms.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience hiring in higher education, public sector, or innovation environments.
  • Exposure to HRIS systems and process automation.
  • Track record in candidate experience and stakeholder management.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department: ETP - Administration

Job requisition ID: 32115

Req ID: 32115

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Frequently Asked Questions

📚What qualifications are required for the HR Executive role at NUS?

To qualify for this HR Executive position, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 2+ years of HR experience with knowledge of Singapore employment laws and fair employment guidelines. Strong organisational skills, proficiency in MS Office and ATS platforms are essential. Bonus: Experience in higher education or HRIS systems. Explore more HR jobs in higher education or career advice.

📋What are the main responsibilities of this HR Executive position?

As an HR Executive, you will handle end-to-end recruitment (posting jobs, screening, interviews), maintain the ATS, support the full employment cycle (onboarding, offboarding, re-appointments), ensure compliance with Singapore laws, improve HR processes, and manage administrative tasks like employee records. This role focuses on seamless operations in NUS Enterprise. Check higher ed HR opportunities.

📝How do I apply for the HR Executive job at Kent Ridge Campus?

Apply exclusively via the official link: Apply Here. Only applications through this link are processed. Shortlisted candidates will be notified. Deadline: May 16, 2026. Prepare your CV highlighting Singapore HR laws experience. See free resume template and higher ed career advice.

📍What is the employment type and location for this role?

This is a 2-year contract position at Kent Ridge Campus, NUS Enterprise, Department of ETP - Administration. It's ideal for those familiar with higher education or public sector hiring. No salary details provided. View similar roles in administration jobs or university jobs.

Are there bonus qualifications for the HR Executive job?

Bonus points for experience in hiring in higher education, public sector, or innovation environments; exposure to HRIS systems and process automation; and a track record in candidate experience and stakeholder management. These enhance your fit for NUS HR recruitment. Learn more via HR jobs or recruitment resources.

⚖️What compliance standards apply to this HR role?

The role requires strict adherence to HR policies, Singapore employment laws, and fair employment guidelines. You’ll ensure accurate ATS records and compliant processes throughout the employment cycle. Relevant for higher ed HR professionals.

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