Engagement Type:
Independent Contractor / Freelancer
Location:
Singapore – Remote / Hybrid
Commitment:
Part-time, a few hours per month / as required
Freelance Retainer:
S$500–S$1,000 per month
, depending on experience and workload
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced
Freelance HR & Work Pass Consultant
to provide part-time support for our Singapore operations.
This is a
light-retainer engagement
, suitable for an experienced HR or work pass professional who can assist us on an ad-hoc basis. The primary focus will be occasional
Employment Pass (EP), S Pass and Dependant’s Pass (DP) matters
, COMPASS/SAT assessments and Singapore HR compliance advice.
This is
not a full-time position
and is expected to require only a few hours of support per month under normal circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
Work Pass & MOM Support
Manage occasional
EP, S Pass and DP
applications, renewals, issuance and cancellations.
Conduct preliminary eligibility checks before work pass applications are submitted.
Assess EP candidates against the prevailing
COMPASS framework
.
Use MOM's
Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)
to assess candidate eligibility where applicable.
Advise on applicable
Fair Consideration Framework (FCF)
and MyCareersFuture advertising requirements.
Review supporting documents before MOM submission.
Coordinate qualification/document verification where required.
Assist with
In-Principle Approval (IPA)
, pass issuance and related post-approval requirements.
Assist with MOM requests for additional information or supporting documentation.
Monitor upcoming work pass expiry and renewal dates.
Provide practical advice on changes to MOM work pass requirements.
Singapore HR Compliance Support
Provide ad-hoc advice on Singapore employment practices and requirements.
Advise on matters relating to the
Employment Act and applicable Tripartite Guidelines
.
Review employment-related documents when required.
Provide guidance on onboarding and offboarding of local and foreign employees.
Assist with basic HR compliance queries as they arise.
Perform authorised administrative actions through the company's
Corppass/MOM eServices
, where access is provided and required.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma or Degree
in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
Minimum
3 years of relevant Singapore HR, work pass or global mobility experience
.
Hands-on experience managing
EP and S Pass applications
is essential.
Good practical knowledge of
COMPASS, SAT, FCF and MyCareersFuture requirements
.
Familiarity with
MOM eServices and Corppass
.
Good understanding of Singapore employment practices and HR compliance.
Strong attention to detail, particularly when checking work pass eligibility and supporting documents.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsive and available to assist when an application or HR matter arises.
Preferred Qualifications
IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP certification
is preferred but
not mandatory
.
CEI qualification is an advantage where relevant.
Previous experience supporting
IT, consulting or professional-services companies
would be an advantage.
Expected Working Arrangement
This position is intended as a
small monthly freelance retainer rather than a full-time HR role
.
The consultant will generally be engaged when there is:
A new EP/S Pass/DP application or renewal;
A COMPASS/SAT eligibility assessment required;
A work pass cancellation or employee movement;
An MOM query or request for information;
A MyCareersFuture/FCF compliance question; or
An ad-hoc Singapore employment or HR compliance matter.
The normal workload is expected to be
a few hours per month
. Any substantial project, unusually high volume of applications or work outside the normal retainer scope may be separately discussed and agreed.