Hiring for HR in Singapore
HR hiring in Singapore has evolved from a broad demand for generalists to a sharper focus on strategic and digital capabilities. Employers are increasingly structuring lean core teams and using contractors for time‑bound projects such as HR Information Systems (HRIS) rollouts, organisation design, and restructuring.
The most in-demand skill sets that employers value include evidence of impact, data fluency, and change leadership.
In-Demand HR Roles in Singapore
- HR Business Partners
- HRIS or HR Technology Specialists
- Compensation and Benefits or Rewards Managers
- HR Data Analysts
HR Skills in Singapore
- Data analytics and reporting
- Business acumen and consultative partnering
- Change management
- HR technology implementation
- Regulatory compliance and ethics
Up, Down, or Flat? HR Salary Trends in Singapore
Budgets for HR salaries remained broadly flat to modestly positive across 2024–2025 amid scrutiny on strategic hires. In 2026, average base growth hits around 4%, with targeted uplifts and retention bonuses focused on scarce skills in rewards, analytics, and HR technology.
HR Salaries in Singapore
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| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | 5 - 10 years | 10 - 15 years | 15+ years |
HR Generalist Annual rate |
Singapore | S$75,000 | S$85,000 | S$110,000 | ||
HR Manager Annual rate |
Singapore | S$80,000 | S$120,000 | S$150,000 | ||
HR Associate Director Annual rate |
Singapore | S$120,000 | S$140,000 | S$175,000 | ||
HR Director / Head of HR Annual rate |
Singapore | S$170,000 | S$220,000 | S$280,000 | ||
HR Business Partner Annual rate |
Singapore | S$120,000 | S$150,000 | S$200,000 | ||
Talent Acquisition Specialist Annual rate |
Singapore | S$60,000 | S$100,000 | S$120,000 | ||
Talent Acquisition Manager Annual rate |
Singapore | S$90,000 | S$125,000 | S$160,000 | ||
Head of Talent Acquisition Annual rate |
Singapore | S$120,000 | S$190,000 | S$250,000 | ||
L&D Specialist Annual rate |
Singapore | S$70,000 | S$85,000 | S$110,000 | ||
L&D Manager Annual rate |
Singapore | S$80,000 | S$110,000 | S$130,000 | ||
Head of L&D Annual rate |
Singapore | S$150,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000 | ||
C&B Specialist Annual rate |
Singapore | S$70,000 | S$85,000 | S$110,000 | ||
C&B Manager Annual rate |
Singapore | S$80,000 | S$110,000 | S$150,000 | ||
Head of C&B Annual rate |
Singapore | S$150,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000 |
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