Analyst/Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst (Benefits), HR Policy

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Singapore is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst specializing in HR policy and benefits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in policy development and demonstrate strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers the opportunity to influence HR policies that impact the public sector.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in policy development or HR work.
• Experience with Total Rewards frameworks would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies and solutions pertaining to benefits for the Singapore Public Service.
• Provide consulting services in the area of benefits policies.
• Work with teams to support timely analytics in benefits.

Skills

Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements

Data Analytics & Insights

Working Effectively with Stakeholders

HR Policies, Processes & Legislation

Job description

What the role is:

Analyst/Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst (Benefits), HR Policy

What you will be working on:

PSD’s HR Policy cluster is the Public Sector Centre of Excellence for several areas relating to people policy, including talent attraction, compensation, performance management, and benefits. We ensure that our Public Sector can continue to attract, develop, retain, and motivate the right talent to build Singapore for the next generation.

As Analyst/Senior/Lead Analyst (Benefits), you will work in a team focused on driving comprehensive review and transformation of our HR policies with a particular focus on benefits policies. These include policies pertaining to Leave, Medical / Flexible Benefits, Awards, and Transport & Travel.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Formulate policies and solutions pertaining to benefits for the Singapore Public Service, and work with public agencies to review and implement policy changes. This involves studying market trends, best practices in the private and public sector, and national direction to review how Public Service benefits policies should evolve to meet future needs of the Public Service. It also entails working with other HR policy functions (e.g. appointments, performance management, compensation) to ensure alignment and coherence of our HR Systems.
• Provide consulting services and guidance to the Ministries and Business Partners in the area of benefits policies.
• Work with the PSD Data Office and HR systems teams to define the various data products and data needed to support timely analytics in the area of benefits; and with the Human Resource Leaders of public agencies to ensure that the analysis meets their agency needs.

What we are looking for:

Self‑motivated, values integrity, teamwork and takes pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service.

Competencies & Work Experience

• Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements
  • Ability to understand historical precedent in context, determine applicability to current scenarios, and triangulate against current best practice to make sound recommendations.
  • Willingness to develop legal instincts and principles to help navigate legal and contractual requirements to arrive at practical policy solutions.
• Data Analytics & Insights
  • Comfortable with quantitative analysis.
  • Ability to extract and distil complex analysis into key decision points for senior stakeholders.
  • Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders
  • Willingness and drive to effectively engage a range of stakeholders to ensure that policy is formulated taking into account their perspectives and needs and is successfully implemented thereafter.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues and policy solutions to stakeholders.
  • Self‑starter and strong team player who is able to both work independently and in collaboration with others.
• HR Policies, Processes & Legislation
  • Appreciation of the dynamics between different areas of HR policies and how they interrelate as an ecosystem.
  • Ability to design and review employee experiences to ensure that policies are implemented with empathy and consider the needs of the different groups of public officers.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of principles and industry practices pertaining to benefits.

Ideally at least 2 years of experience in policy development or HR work. Experience with Total Rewards frameworks would be a plus.

Applicants will typically be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting. Successful candidates will be appointed on a contract basis.

About Public Service Division

• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers.
• Developing a forward‑looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos.
• Building future‑ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively.
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens.

Why Join Us

When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well‑being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans.

If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first‑class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!

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