Job Title: Senior Executive/Executive (Human Resources and Publications) in Institute of South Asian Studies
University-Level Unit: Institute of South Asian Studies
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Administration & Support
Employee Category: Executive & Administrative
Posting Start Date: 03/08/2026
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Senior Executive/Executive (Human Resources and Publications)
The Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the position of Senior Executive/Executive (Human Resources and Publications) to join its administrative team.
Key Responsibilities - Human Resources
- Work closely with NUS Human Resource (HR) Business Partner.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes for staff.
- Administer student work, internship, academic visitor and fellowship schemes.
- Handle HR-related enquiries and staff records.
- Support contract renewals, performance appraisals and publication tracking.
- Coordinate staff welfare initiatives and HR announcements.
- Facilitate appointments and reappointments of researchers and fellows.
- Maintain staff directories, distribution lists and leave records.
- Coordinate accommodation and administrative arrangements for visiting researchers and academic visitors.
- Liaise with auditors and provide supporting documentation when required.
Key Responsibilities - Administration And Publications
- Arrange visitor accounts, access cards and library/e-resource access.
- Manage office subscriptions for newspapers, magazines and publications.
- Assist with dissemination of events, newsletters, bulletins and email communications.
Key Responsibilities - Reporting
- Prepare and submit key performance indicators and variance reports.
- Verify departmental data submissions to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Prepare HR and key performance indicator updates for the management board and meetings.
- Compile staff appointment and fellowship updates for the newsletter and internal reporting.
Qualifications And Requirements
- Degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline, with at least three years of relevant experience.
- Meticulous, organised and detail-oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (PDF format).
Remuneration Will Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
