HR Officer - #1087569

Date: 2 Jan 2025

Location:

Singapore, SG, 139644

Job ID: 4493

School: Dover Court International School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Education And Experience

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related fields
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in HR administration and payroll processing
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, Success Factors or other HRIS, and payroll software
• Adaptable and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Team player, able to work under pressure in a fast -paced environment
• Ensure accurate and timely computations of overtime, leave, and payroll adjustments while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Good understanding of Singapore labour laws and payroll regulations
• Organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Fresh graduates may be considered.
  
  

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including salary computation, statutory submissions, and payslip generation
• Address and resolve payroll-related queries with a discreet approach
• Support HR onboarding processes, including offer letters, contracts, and new hire documentation
• Assist with HR projects, adapting quickly to changing priorities and evolving needs
• Ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures, and Singapore labour laws.
• Prepare HR reports, payroll summaries, and statutory filings with precision and confidentiality.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, always safeguarding sensitive employee information
• Support in other ad hoc tasks as assigned by HR Director.
  
  

Candidates on short notice advantageous.

Other Responsibilities

• All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organization.
• All Staff must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities with regards to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation, and should conform to professional and ethical requirements.
  
  

Others

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.
  
  

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.