Hiring Checklist
Prepare the role, offer, eligibility, onboarding and workplace steps for a hire.
This checklist covers common considerations and may not include every requirement.
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Keep notes, records and due dates with your business files. A completed list does not confirm that every legal obligation is covered.
Prepare the role
Define role and budget
Why it matters and what to prepare
Write down responsibilities, reporting line, expected outcomes and approved pay range.
Offer and eligibility
Prepare compliant employment terms
Why it matters and what to prepare
Use current MOM guidance to review the terms relevant to this employment arrangement.
Verify work eligibility
Why it matters and what to prepare
Check the candidate’s current work authorization through the responsible official process.
Agree salary and start date
Why it matters and what to prepare
Record the agreed pay components and planned start date for payroll setup.
Onboard
Register payroll and CPF processes
Why it matters and what to prepare
Confirm employee coverage and set a process to calculate, review and pay applicable CPF.
Prepare onboarding and workplace safety
Why it matters and what to prepare
Plan role-specific induction, equipment and safety information before work begins.
Next to review
Next: Define role and budget
- Prepare compliant employment terms
- Verify work eligibility
- Agree salary and start date