Senior HR Generalist – APAC

applike group

. Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle from contract creation and onboarding through offboarding .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Singapore labor laws, and optimizing HR operations through technology and collaboration. Proven ability to navigate multicultural environments and align local practices with global HR strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Operations ExpertiseSingapore Labor Law KnowledgePayroll Preparation ExperienceHRIS ProficiencyMulticultural Stakeholder Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPayroll AdministrationPerformance ManagementLabor Law ComplianceHR AdministrationManager CoachingVendor CoordinationAI Tool IntegrationDigital Collaboration ToolsAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Solution-Oriented WorkstyleEmpathyProactive ApproachStructured ThinkingInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsDigital Collaboration ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

APAC RegionTech EnvironmentEmployee RelationsPerformance FeedbackCompensation ManagementEngagement SurveysMulticultural Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle from contract creation and onboarding through offboarding
Manage local payroll and benefits administration
Provide HR guidance on leadership inquiries, employee relations, and team dynamics for regional leads in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and China
Steer local performance management in alignment with local requirements and German HQ
Prepare, validate, and submit monthly pre-payroll data to external payroll providers
Ensure 100% payroll payout accuracy
Serve as regional subject-matter expert on Singapore labor law and support labor-law compliance across Japan, South Korea, and China
Maintain audit readiness and coordinate with external partners, vendors, tool providers, and authorities
Co-steer performance feedback, compensation, and engagement survey cycles across APAC
Liaise between APAC leadership and Hamburg HQ to align global guidelines with local market practices
Optimize workflows, leverage HRIS capabilities, and integrate AI tools to improve operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of generalist HR experience as an HR Operations expert and/or HRBP
Experience ideally in a fast-paced tech or growth environment in Singapore or the APAC region
Tested expertise in Singapore labor laws
Knowledge of South Korean, Japanese, and Chinese labor laws is a strong plus
Payroll preparation experience
Experience balancing practical startup realities with compliance and integrity standards
Hands-on HR administration and manager coaching experience
Track record coordinating external HR partners and vendors, including payroll, immigration, legal, and advisory providers
Experience managing multicultural stakeholders
Proficiency in modern HRIS platforms and standard digital collaboration tools
Proactive interest in leveraging AI tools and tech integrations
Structured, solution-oriented, and empathetic workstyle
Business-fluent English
Mandarin, Japanese, and/or Korean language skills are a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement
Inspiring work environment
Diversity and inclusion commitment