HRiQ Core
Top Human Resource Management Software (HRMS) Singapore
HRiQ™ HRMS or Human Resource Management (HRM) System solution is built to assist you and your HR team in achieving the highest-level of productivity through automation of daily HR functions.
Our HRM solution gives you and your staff more time to work on strategic talent management projects for the business. Experience our dynamic HRMS software solution today and set the bar for good human resource practices in your organisation with HRiQ™.
HRiQ™ Human Capital Management Solution
Choosing the right Human Resource Management System (HRMS) in Singapore is crucial for businesses looking to streamline operations and improve workforce efficiency. One of the top HRMS solutions is HRiQ™, designed to automate routine HR tasks and free up valuable time for your HR team to focus on strategic initiatives. With HRiQ™, your organisation can optimise its HR management processes, reduce manual errors, and enhance overall productivity.
Whether implemented as a standalone HR software or fully integrated with advanced talent management modules, HRiQ™ helps companies set new benchmarks for HR excellence in Singapore. By adopting a comprehensive HRMS solution, organisations can manage their workforce more effectively while driving employee engagement and long-term growth.
Singapore’s Most Established
HRMS Solution
HRiQ™ HRMS software is purpose-built for Singapore enterprises. Fully compliant with CPF, IRAS AIS, and MOM Employment Act requirements, deployed on-premise or in the cloud.
CPF Auto-Calculation
All age bands and wage ceilings. Updated when the CPF Board announces changes.
IRAS AIS e-Filing
IR8A and IR21 auto-generated and submitted directly to the IRAS AIS portal.
MOM Employment Act
All leave types pre-configured. Entitlements auto-updated when MOM changes.
Foreign Worker Levy
Levy calculations automated within payroll. Correct rates per employee category.
NS Makeup Pay
Calculated automatically in correct MOM format. No manual calculation.
Progressive Wage Model
Wage tracking against PWM schedule. Flags non-compliance automatically.
The Human Resource Management System
Built for Compliance
An HRMS solution, or Human Resource Management System, is a comprehensive software platform that automates and integrates every core HR function. The right HRMS solution goes beyond basic HR administration to handle statutory compliance: CPF calculations, IRAS AIS e-filing, MOM Employment Act leave entitlements, SDL, FWL, and NS makeup pay, all handled automatically, updated when regulations change.
HRiQ™ by IQ Dynamics is the most established HRMS software in Singapore, purpose-built for the local employment landscape and trusted by 450+ organisations across Asia-Pacific since 1994. It is the only human resource management system that offers both cloud and on-premise deployment.
HRiQ™ Core - HRMS
HRiQ™ Talent - HCM
HRiQ™ Booster - Advanced Services
HRiQ™ HRMS Software – What’s Included
HRiQ™ HRMS systems are built on a modular architecture. Businesses can deploy the modules they need today and expand as the organisation grows, without platform migrations or data loss. Every module is pre-configured for Singapore compliance and deeply customisable to match your organisation’s specific policies, approval hierarchies, and reporting requirements.
Unlike rigid out-of-the-box products, HRiQ™ HRMS systems are modular by design. HRMS systems built on this architecture allow businesses to start with the modules they need and add capability as the organisation scales, without the disruption of a platform migration.
Payroll
Auto CPF calculations, IRAS AIS IR8A and IR21 e-filing, SDL, FWL, NS makeup pay, itemised payslips, multi-currency payroll. Feeds directly from leave and attendance.
Leave Management
All Singapore Employment Act leave types. Mobile self-service. Auto-calculated entitlements updated when MOM regulations change. 17+ country support.
Time Attendance
Biometric, facial recognition, card reader, GPS integration. Complex shift scheduling, rotating rosters, overtime and allowance automation.
Claims
Mobile claims submission with complex policy rules. Multi-level approval workflows, expense categories, receipt attachments, and audit trail.
Timesheet
Digital timesheet submission and approval. Overtime claims, task tracking, project time allocation. Full audit trail for every submission.
Compliance Tracking
Internal compliance form management with workflow automation. Configure assessments, track completion, generate audit-ready compliance reports.
HR Analytics
Real-time HR dashboards. Workforce insights, attrition trends, manpower costs, headcount analysis. Statutory reports for MOM, IRAS, and CPF Board.
Enterprise HR
Centralised personnel database. Employee self-service portal. Engagement letters and surveys. Document management with e-signature capability.
Why Businesses Choose HRiQ™ as Their HR Software Provider in Singapore
For organisations evaluating human resource management software, the decision ultimately comes down to three factors: compliance depth, deployment flexibility, and local expertise. HRiQ™ is the only HR management software in Singapore that delivers all three. Native CPF, IRAS, and MOM compliance built into the core, genuine on-premise and cloud deployment options, and 32 years of implementation experience behind every project.
Updated Statutory Compliance
HRiQ™ handles Singapore compliance automatically. CPF for all age bands and wage ceilings, IRAS AIS IR8A and IR21, MOM Employment Act leave, Progressive Wage Model, SDL, FWL, and NS makeup pay. Updated in the system whenever the CPF Board, IRAS, or MOM announces changes.
On-Premise and Cloud HRMS
HRiQ™ is one of the very few HRMS software providers in Singapore offering genuine on-premise deployment. Most newer providers are cloud-only. On-premise HRMS matters for financial services, healthcare, and government-linked companies where data residency requirements make cloud-only unsuitable.
ISO 27001 Certified Data Security
HRiQ™ HRMS systems are ISO 27001:2022 certified. The international standard for information security management. Combined with PDPA compliance, role-based access controls, encrypted data storage, and comprehensive audit trails.
High Flexibility & Customisation
Not all businesses are the same. HRiQ™ HRMS software is deeply configurable. Approval workflows, leave policies, payroll rules, attendance configurations, and reporting templates can all be set to match the way your organisation works.
Singapore Grant Eligible
HRiQ™ qualifies under the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). Eligible businesses with at least 30% local shareholding can receive up to 50% co-funding on qualifying implementation costs. IQ Dynamics handles the full grant application process.
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HR Modules
How HRiQ™ HRMS Systems Are Implemented
HRiQ™ HRMS Software: Who It Is For
HRiQ™ HRMS software is designed for mid-size to large enterprises in Singapore typically managing between 50 and 5,000 employees. It is particularly well suited for:
Organisations that have outgrown basic HR tools
Businesses that started with simple payroll software or spreadsheets and now need an integrated HR management system that handles the full range of HR functions in one platform, without manual data transfer between systems.
Enterprises with complex payroll requirements
Organisations with multi-entity payroll, multiple employee categories, shift-based pay structures, overtime rules, or complex allowance policies that basic payroll tools cannot handle accurately.
Companies in regulated industries
Financial services, healthcare, logistics, and government-linked organisations that require on-premise HRMS deployment for data residency, security policy compliance, or IT infrastructure reasons.
Businesses scaling regionally
Organisations expanding across Asia-Pacific that need an HRMS solution supporting multi-currency payroll, country-specific compliance configurations, and centralised HR reporting across multiple markets.
HR teams managing compliance risk
Any Singapore business where the cost of CPF errors, IRAS filing mistakes, or Employment Act non-compliance would be significant, which means practically every business with more than 30 employees.
Businesses replacing legacy or global systems
Organisations currently running outdated on-premise HRMS or expensive global platforms that are over-engineered for their needs. HRiQ™ offers enterprise-grade capability at regional market pricing with full local compliance built in.
HOW WE COMPARE
HRiQ™ vs Other HRMS Solutions
Enterprises evaluating HR management systems should understand that not all HR management systems are built for the local compliance environment. The table below compares HRiQ™ against the two other categories of HR management systems available to businesses.
| Feature | IQ Dynamics (HRiQ) | Generic SME Apps | Global Enterprise HRMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore compliance | Native CPF/IRAS/MOM built-in | SG-focused, limited depth | General, requires localisation |
| Deployment | Cloud & On-premise | Cloud | Cloud |
| Customisation | High, configurable to your workflows | Low, fixed features | Low, rigid framework |
| Implementation support | Local SG team, years of experience | Limited local support | Offshore or partner-delivered |
| Data security | ISO 27001:2022 certified | Varies | Varies |
| Grant eligibility | EDG,CTC,EWTP,BIF eligible | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Best suited for | Mid-to-large enterprises, 50–5,000+ staff | Small startups, 1–50 staff | Multinationals, 5,000+ staff |
HRiQ™ Human Resources Information System
You may manage complicated rules from a top-down viewpoint while gaining a multifaceted picture of each employee with HRiQ™ HRMS software solutions.
HRiQ™ Payroll Management
An automated payroll system that eliminates human inputs and effortlessly integrates with other HR management systems and HRiQ modules, creating a seamless HCM experience for your organisation.
HRiQ™ Leave Management
Effectively manage leave administration and employee absenteeism with compliance to statutory requirements and company policies with our highly configurable HRMS solution through the Leave Management System.
HRiQ™ Benefit and Expense Claims Management
The HRiQ™ automated Claims Management System makes it simple to submit, monitor, and approve employee expenditure and benefit claims.
HRiQ™ Time Attendance Management
With HRiQ™ Time Attendance Software, you can reduce compliance risks and effectively assess and plan for labour efficiency.
HRiQ™ Timesheet and Overtime Management
Insightful monitoring and reporting of your temporary or project-based workforce.
HRiQ™ Compliance Tracking System
Manage employees’ compliance requirements with ease using HRiQ™ structured automated forms in conjunction with HRiQ™ Employee Onboarding. Stay organised and compliant to organisation’s workflow processes for a better workforce.
HRiQ™ Dashboard and Analytical Reports
Optimise your operations and make data-driven decisions with our Dashboard and Analytical Reports function.
HR Management Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is HRMS software and how is it different from basic human resource software?
HRMS software, Human Resource Management System software, is a comprehensive platform that integrates and automates the full range of HR operations into a single system. Basic human resource software typically handles only one or two functions in isolation, such as a standalone payroll tool or a simple leave tracker.
The key difference for businesses is integration. In a full HRMS solution:
- Leave taken automatically flows into payroll calculations: no manual reconciliation
- Attendance records feed directly into overtime processing: no double-entry
- Compliance data: CPF contributions, IRAS filings, MOM reports: is generated automatically from the same dataset
- HR analytics draw from live payroll, leave, and attendance data rather than manually assembled spreadsheets
For businesses in Singapore managing more than 30 employees, an integrated HRMS solution eliminates the manual reconciliation errors and compliance risks that come from running separate HR tools side by side.
Can HRiQ™ HRMS systems be deployed on-premise?
Yes. HRiQ™ is one of the very few HRMS software providers in Singapore offering genuine on-premise deployment alongside a fully hosted cloud option. Most newer HR management systems in Singapore are cloud-only.
On-premise HRMS deployment is particularly important for:
- Financial services organisations: MAS-regulated firms with data residency requirements that prohibit storing employee data on shared cloud infrastructure
- Healthcare institutions: MOH-regulated entities with data sovereignty and patient-adjacent data separation requirements
- Government-linked companies: organisations with whole-of-government IT security policies requiring on-premise infrastructure
- Enterprises with existing IT investment: businesses that have already invested in on-premise server infrastructure and do not want to duplicate costs with cloud subscriptions
Both deployment options receive identical compliance updates, feature releases, and local support. The choice of deployment does not affect functionality.
What specific leave types does HRiQ™ HRMS software support?
HRiQ™ supports all leave types mandated under the Singapore Employment Act (Cap. 91) and related MOM legislation:
- Annual leave: pro-rated for new joiners and leavers, configurable accrual rules
- Sick leave and hospitalisation leave: including MC requirements under the Employment Act
- Maternity leave: 16 weeks for eligible employees under the Child Development Co-Savings Act
- Paternity leave: 2 to 4 weeks depending on eligibility under recent Government-Paid Paternity Leave enhancements
- Shared parental leave: including the extended SPL entitlements introduced under the 2023 and 2024 MOM updates
- Childcare leave and extended childcare leave
- Unpaid leave and time off in lieu
- Custom leave types specific to your organisation’s policies
Leave entitlements are auto-calculated based on each employee’s contract type and length of service. Entitlement rules are updated in HRiQ™ when MOM announces regulatory changes your HR team does not need to manually update leave configurations.
What kind of local support does IQ Dynamics provide in Singapore?
IQ Dynamics’ implementation and support teams are based in Singapore and have been since 1994. Support includes:
- Dedicated account management: a named account manager familiar with your configuration and compliance requirements
- Local helpdesk during Singapore business hours: not an offshore ticket system. A Singapore-based team who understands the Employment Act, CPF Board requirements, and IRAS filing deadlines
- Regulatory update notifications: whenever the CPF Board, IRAS, or MOM announces changes affecting your payroll or leave configuration, IQ Dynamics proactively notifies your team and updates the system accordingly
- Post go-live configuration support: as your business changes, our team assists with workflow changes, new module deployments, and compliance configuration updates
- Annual compliance reviews: a review of your HRiQ™ configuration against current Singapore statutory requirements
Most global HR systems route you to an offshore helpdesk or a reseller who barely knows your software. With IQ Dynamics, you get a Singapore-based team that knows the Employment Act, CPF deadlines, and IRAS filing requirements as well as you do.
How long does HRiQ™ HRMS implementation take?
Implementation timelines depend on the scope of deployment and the complexity of your existing HR processes. Based on 32 years of HRMS implementations:
- Core HRMS: payroll, leave, and attendance: 6 to 10 weeks
- Full HRMS suite: all HRiQ™ Core modules: 3 to 4 months
- Full HCM deployment: Core plus HRiQ™ Talent modules: 4 to 6 months
The most common factors that extend timelines beyond these estimates are:
- Incomplete or unstructured historical payroll and employee data requiring significant cleaning before migration
- Complex multi-entity payroll structures with different rules across subsidiaries
- Changes to requirements during the project after configuration has begun
- Custom integrations with third-party ERP or accounting systems
IQ Dynamics follows a structured six-step project methodology, requirements, configuration, data migration, user acceptance testing, training, and go-live support, that has been refined across 32 years and 450+ implementations.
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Is HRiQ™ HRMS compliant with Singapore's employment laws and regulations?
Yes. HRiQ™ is built specifically for Singapore statutory compliance. The system handles the following automatically, with rules updated whenever the relevant regulatory body announces changes:
- CPF Act: employer and employee contributions calculated for all age bands and wage ceilings, submitted to the CPF Board monthly in the correct format
- IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme: IR8A forms auto-generated from payroll data and submitted directly to IRAS by the March 1 deadline. IR21 forms for foreign employee cessation also generated automatically
- Employment Act (Cap. 91): all statutory leave types pre-configured including annual leave, sick leave, hospitalisation leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, and childcare leave. Entitlements auto-calculated based on contract type and length of service
- Progressive Wage Model: wage levels tracked against the applicable PWM schedule. Non-compliance flagged automatically
- SDL and FWL: Skills Development Levy and Foreign Worker Levy calculated and deducted automatically within each payroll run
- NS Makeup Pay: calculated in the correct MOM format. No manual computation required
IQ Dynamics monitors all CPF Board, IRAS, and MOM regulatory announcements and updates HRiQ™ compliance rules accordingly. Your HR team does not need to manually track or apply statutory updates.
What is the difference between an HRMS solution and an HCM system?
An HRMS solution covers the operational core of HR, payroll processing, leave management, time attendance, claims, compliance tracking, and employee data management. An HCM system encompasses everything an HRMS covers plus the strategic talent layer.
Here is how the categories differ in practice:
- HRMS (Human Resource Management System): automates day-to-day HR operations and statutory compliance. Best for organisations that need payroll, leave, attendance, and compliance managed accurately and efficiently
- HCM (Human Capital Management): extends HRMS with talent management: recruitment and ATS, employee onboarding, learning management, performance appraisals, talent development, and succession planning
- HRIS (Human Resource Information System): the data layer: employee records, organisational charts, and HR reporting. A subset of HRMS functionality
HRiQ™ delivers all three through its modular architecture. HRiQ™ Core provides full HRMS functionality. HRiQ™ Talent extends the platform into a complete HCM system. Businesses can start with HRMS and add HCM capabilities without switching platforms or migrating data.
How does HRiQ™ protect employee data and comply with PDPA?
HRiQ™ is designed to meet Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA 2012) requirements. Data protection measures implemented across the system include:
- Database encryption: employee data encrypted at rest and in transit
- Data masking: sensitive fields such as NRIC numbers, salary data, and bank account information masked from unauthorised users
- Role-based access controls: granular permission settings ensure each user can only access data relevant to their role
- Segregated system environments: development, testing, and production environments are strictly separated
- Comprehensive audit trail: every data access and modification event is logged with timestamp, user ID, and action type
- Secure coding practices: all development follows OWASP secure coding standards
IQ Dynamics is ISO 27001:2022 certified, the international standard for information security management. This certification covers both our products and our internal processes, and requires annual third-party audits to maintain. No other HRMS software provider has publicly maintained this certification for as long as IQ Dynamics.
Is HRiQ™ eligible for Singapore government grants?
Yes. HRiQ™ qualifies under the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) administered by Enterprise Singapore. Eligible businesses can receive up to 50% co-funding on qualifying HRMS implementation costs. There are other grants which are eligible for HRiQ.
To qualify your organisation must meet these criteria:
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- At least 30% locally owned
- Financially viable to start and complete the project
Qualifying costs typically include software licensing, system configuration, data migration, and training. Grant applications must be submitted and approved through the Business Grants Portal before the project starts, retrospective applications are not accepted.
IQ Dynamics handles the full EDG application process as part of the implementation engagement, from eligibility assessment through Business Grants Portal submission and supporting documentation. We have an established track record of successful EDG approvals across multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services.
Does HRiQ™ HRMS integrate with existing systems?
Yes. HRiQ™ integrates with third-party systems through its API integration capabilities under HRiQ™ Booster. Supported integrations include:
- Biometric and access control hardware: fingerprint readers, facial recognition devices, card readers, and GPS mobile check-in systems
- Accounting and ERP systems: Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and F&O. Payroll, claims, and remuneration data flow directly into cost allocation and financial reporting
- Applicant tracking systems: new hire data captured automatically from ATS into HRiQ™ HRMS on offer acceptance
- E-learning platforms: LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Coursera, and SCORM-compatible content management systems
- Global HRIS platforms: for organisations running a global HRIS with HRiQ™ handling Singapore-specific payroll and compliance processing
IQ Dynamics has over 32 years of experience integrating HRMS systems with the technology stacks of Singapore enterprises across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and professional services.