JOB DETAILS

Senior Officer, Human Resources and Administration

CompanyUrban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA)
LocationHong Kong Island
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 7, 2026
About The Company
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s land use planning and conservation agency. Our mission is “to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play”. We strive to create an endearing home and a vibrant city through long-term planning and innovation, in partnership with the community. We have transformed Singapore into one of the most liveable cities in Asia through judicious land use planning and good urban design. Adopting a long-term and comprehensive planning approach, we formulate strategic plans such as the Long-Term Plan and the Master Plan to guide the physical development of Singapore in a sustainable manner. Developed to support economic growth, our plans and policies are focused on achieving a quality living environment for Singapore. We take on a multi-faceted role to turn plans and visions into reality. As the main government land sales agent, we facilitate the development of sites that support planning, economic and social objectives. Through our regulatory function, we ensure that development works are aligned with our plans. As the conservation authority, we have an internationally recognised conservation programme, and have successfully conserved not just single buildings, but entire districts. We also partner the community to enliven our public spaces to create a car-lite, people-friendly and liveable city for all to enjoy. In shaping a distinctive city, we promote architecture and urban design excellence, and innovate to build a resilient city of opportunity that fulfils the aspirations of our people. Visit www.ura.gov.sg for more information. You can also stay connected with us by receiving monthly updates on our latest programmes and initiatives in your mailbox. Visit ura.gov.sg/subscribe
About the Role

The Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”) is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government.  The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.  

Responsibilities:

  • Perform day-to-day office administrative operations, including coordinating office procurement, contract renewals, payment processing, mail distribution, and office facilities maintenance. 

  • Assist in administering corporate general insurance policies and special risks insurance schemes, including supporting renewal exercises and coordinating claims. 

  • Provide operational support for human resources functions, including medical and life insurance enrollment, MPF administration, staff leave records, and rental reimbursement processing. 

  • Support payroll execution by assisting in data entry, verification of leave records, and updating employee data in the HRIS database (Workday). 

  • Coordinate logistics and administrative materials for employee engagement activities, corporate communications, and other HR initiatives. 

  • Act as the primary backup and substitute receptionist, provide administrative support to other HR functions (such as recruitment and training logistics), and handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the supervisor. 

 

Requirements:

 

  • University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 

  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant HR or general administration experience, preferably gained in sizeable organizations. 

  • Hands-on operational experience in general office administration. 

  • Prior experience in human resources support (such as employee medical/life insurance, leave tracking, or rental reimbursement), corporate general/special risks insurance administration, or front-desk reception and guest relations is highly preferred. 

  • Knowledge of the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance. 

  • Proven ability to organize work schedules to ensure task completion within designated deadlines with high attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. 

  • Highly responsive, approachable, and cooperative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

  • Experience and knowledge in Workday is preferred. 

  • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Generative AI applications. 

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Closing Date for Application:

23 August 2026

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply" button. Full resume with present and expected salaries should be submitted via online application. 

 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our “Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment" for recruitment purpose only.  A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request.  Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years. 

Key Skills
Human ResourcesOffice AdministrationProcurementPayrollWorkdayInsurance AdministrationMPF AdministrationData EntryEmployment OrdinanceMicrosoft OfficeGenerative AICommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention To Detail
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrativeGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Medical insuranceLife insuranceMPF administration
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves performing daily office administrative operations, including procurement, facilities maintenance, and insurance administration. Additionally, it provides operational support for HR functions such as payroll, MPF administration, and employee engagement activities.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
964
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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