AGHRM
Siew Chee Cheong
HR Generalist
Singapore
Summary
Detail-oriented human resources expert with a proven track record in managing HR operations, fostering employee satisfaction, and implementing policies that enhance workplace harmony and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. A swift learner dedicated to leveraging skills to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Multilingual communication proficiency in English, Mandarin, Malay, and Cantonese enables effective collaboration across diverse teams, enhancing overall workplace synergy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager, HR & Admin
Saint-Louis House Pte. Ltd.
01.2026 - Current
- Report to the Managing Director and manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, training & development, medical insurance renewal, payroll processing, work pass administration and HR reporting.
- HR Software: Paymaster, Headcount: approximately 60
Senior HR Executive
JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Report to the Managing Director & CFO, assist in the full spectrum of HR functions for the JAFCO group, support regional offices, and ensure smooth HR operations across multiple countries.
- Liaise with payroll service providers in China, Taiwan, and India, and review the monthly payroll reports for the respective offices. Independently process the monthly payroll for the Singapore office.
- Work closely with the Accounting Department in providing payroll-related information such as bonuses, leave accruals, and ad-hoc payments.
- Report payroll-related information to the Head Office and prepare mandatory submissions such as MAS reporting, MOM Surveys, and other statutory filings.
- Administer employee benefits, including leave, medical, insurance, dental, etc.
- Manage work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations.
- Manage statutory submissions including CPF, IR8A, IR21, and other government-related filings and claims.
- Support performance management activities, including annual appraisals, confirmations, and salary benchmarking exercises.
- Prepare the appointment letters and draft and review HR policies.
- Conduct periodic reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with current employment laws and internal policies.
- Maintain and update accurate personnel records and employee files in compliance with company policies.
- Assist with recruitment processes, including resume screening, phone interviews, interview scheduling, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Led the successful HR system migration project (from Payday V1 to Payday V3).
- Prepare the annual HR budget and conduct mid-year budget reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial forecasts.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on payroll-related audits and ensure the timely provision of supporting documents.
- Support company events and manage various ad-hoc HR assignments as required.
- HR Software: Payday, Headcount: approximately 35
HR Executive
SMIT Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2022
- HR Executive (Jan 2021 – May 2022)
- Senior HR Officer (Jan 2020 – Dec 2020)
- HR Officer (Apr 2019 – Dec 2019)
- Manage the full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, training & development, medical insurance renewal, payroll processing, and HR reporting.
- Oversee, provide guidance, and perform quality checks on work completed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal processes.
- Conduct periodic reviews of the employee handbook to ensure alignment with current company policies, employment act, and best practices.
- Handle all work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations in compliance with MOM regulations.
- Manage statutory claims including childcare leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, NS make-up pay, and other government reimbursements.
- Handle various statutory government surveys (e.g. MOM surveys).
- Prepare training needs analysis, sourcing of relevant training programs, apply for available grants, and maintain training records.
- Draft and issue HR documents such as employment contracts, confirmation letters, promotion letters, and other employee correspondence.
- Assist in the annual performance appraisal and salary review exercises.
- Support the preparation and calculation of the company’s variable bonus payouts.
- Led the HR system migration project (from SD System to Times Software), including data validation and UAT.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on payroll-related audits and ensure timely provision of supporting documents.
- Maintain and update HRIS records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide support in various ad-hoc HR tasks as required.
- HR Software: Times Software, Headcount: approximately 250
Executive, HR & Admin
State Bank of India, Singapore
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Payroll maker for monthly payroll processing for the Singapore Office.
- Process employee reimbursement claims, including transport, mobile phone, medical, and other allowances.
- Handle payments and cheque issuance for expatriate staff benefits such as housing rentals, children’s education, etc.
- Manage tax clearance for foreign employees (IR21).
- Prepare and submit annual IR8A online.
- Prepare monthly HR & payroll management reports for internal stakeholders.
- Manage and maintain the leave system for all employees.
- Prepare and submit surveys from various government authorities (e.g. MAS, MOM).
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR filing systems in compliance with company policy.
- Administer end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including confirmations, contract renewals, annual increments, and offboarding activities.
- Provide weekly updates on new joiners and resignees to AIA for insurance coverage purposes.
- Support various ad-hoc HR and administrative tasks as assigned.
- HR Software: Sage Easypay, Headcount: approximately 150
Payroll Executive
Culina Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Assist the Assistant Manager in the full spectrum of payroll administration.
- Ensure payroll processes comply with internal policies and external statutory regulations.
- Verify all overtime claims, deductions, and allowances to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure all monthly and ad-hoc payments/deductions are accurately recorded in the payroll system.
- Process no-pay leave and maintain up-to-date leave records.
- Manage employee offboarding procedures, including processing resignations, submitting IR21 for tax clearance, and performing e-filing of income tax returns.
- Handle NS-men make-up pay claims, government-paid maternity/paternity leave claims, and enhanced childcare leave claims.
- Handle end-to-end monthly payroll processing and ensure timely CPF submissions.
- Prepare monthly payroll reports for submission to the Accounts Department.
- Support recruitment activities, including screening resumes, shortlisting candidates, and coordinating interviews.
- Provide general support for all HR-related matters as needed.
- HR Software: Info-Tech, Headcount: approximately 300
Credit Officer
Bank of Taiwan (Singapore Branch)
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Prepare credit reports by conducting financial analysis of borrowers using balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Perform due diligence and background checks on customers to support creditworthiness assessments.
- Liaise with facility agents and customers to gather required information and documentation.
- Respond to loan-related enquiries from the Head Office in a timely and accurate manner.
- English Credit Reviews: Schedule different borrowers for bi-annual credit reviews monthly.
HR Officer
Kim Seng Heng Engineering Construction (Pte) Ltd
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Process both bi-monthly and monthly payroll, including preparation of job-costing allocations.
- Maintain and update employee records (including foreign workers), covering personal details, annual leave, medical leave, and other related data.
- Monitor foreign workers' deployment and manage timely renewal of work permits.
- Maintain and update training records for all employees, including documentation for foreign workers.
- Provide support to the HR Manager in executing various HR functions and administrative duties.
- HR Software: AGHRM, Headcount: approximately 500
Account & Admin Executive
Heat Exchangers Specialist (S) Pte Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Review all invoices to ensure proper documentation, accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals before payment.
- Prioritize invoice processing based on payment terms and deadlines.
- Manage ad-hoc cheque and electronic payments, including accurate posting in the system.
- Prepare and dispatch vendor cheques for mailing on time.
- Handle vendor enquiries and provide prompt solutions to payment-related issues.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Raise Purchase Orders upon receiving requests from Sales and Stores departments.
- Input purchase voucher transactions into the accounting system (Sage ERP Accpac).
- Sort and distribute incoming mail efficiently.
- Manage stationery ordering and office supply inventory.
- Assist in month-end closing activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate filing systems in accordance with company policy and standard accounting practices.
Retail Banking and Wealth Management Staff Officer
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Provide administrative support to sales staff and attend to their enquiries promptly.
- Verify details in account opening forms before submitting to respective branches.
- Check and scan applications for mortgage loans, credit cards, and personal loans.
- Update and maintain daily submission reports to ensure accurate tracking.
- Assist sales staff in checking the status of customer applications.
- Support HR-related functions such as leave maintenance, password resets, access requests for new joiners, access card programming, and updating the staff database.
- Liaise with internal IT team to resolve system-related issues.
- Manage stationery orders, cost control, and inventory tracking of PCs, laptops, and office equipment.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing to meet compliance standards.
- Adhere to compliance guidelines, including the Clear Desk Policy requirements.
Operations Executive
Malayan Banking Berhad
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Ensuring smooth running of the branch’s day-to-day operations such as cheque clearing, payment processing (Giro, Remittance, Rentas), account servicing, management of self-service terminals, and attending daily reports (compliance reports).
- Attending to customers’ enquiries, transactions, and requests in the most cost-efficient and effective manner.
- Participated in system upgrade projects, including conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure smooth implementation and functionality.
Credit Executive
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Review, evaluate, and recommend fresh credit proposal/loan applications received from FIs.
- Ensure timely and acceptable recommendations for management’s consideration within the stipulated time frame.
- Ensure accuracy and accountability of information/data provided by customers through FIs.
- Liaise with FIs and customers for additional information/confirmation as and when required.
- Ensure full compliance of the Corporation’s internal guidelines and practices at all times to ensure good quality of loans.
Education
Bachelor of Finance/Accountancy/Banking - Banking and Finance
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
01.2009
Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management - Banking and Finance
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
01.2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel proficiency
HR policies and procedures
Payroll administration
Performance appraisals
Compensation and benefits
Payroll coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Human resources operations
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Human resource management software HRMS
Software
Sage Easypay
Times Software
Payday
Paymaster
Expected Salary
SGD 6,500
Notice
1 month
Timeline
Assistant Manager, HR & Admin
Saint-Louis House Pte. Ltd.
01.2026 - Current
Senior HR Executive
JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2025
HR Executive
SMIT Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2022
Executive, HR & Admin
State Bank of India, Singapore
07.2017 - 04.2019
Payroll Executive
Culina Pte Ltd
03.2017 - 07.2017
Credit Officer
Bank of Taiwan (Singapore Branch)
12.2016 - 02.2017
HR Officer
Kim Seng Heng Engineering Construction (Pte) Ltd
10.2015 - 11.2016
Account & Admin Executive
Heat Exchangers Specialist (S) Pte Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2015
Retail Banking and Wealth Management Staff Officer
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
06.2013 - 10.2014
Operations Executive
Malayan Banking Berhad
01.2011 - 03.2013
Credit Executive
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad
04.2010 - 12.2010
Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management - Banking and Finance
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
Bachelor of Finance/Accountancy/Banking - Banking and Finance
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)