Assistant Director (Corporate Services) - Nee Soon

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF seeks an experienced HR professional to oversee NS administration and HR operations for operationally ready servicemen. You will lead administrative processes across deployment, development, HR administration, training, and engagement activities, ensuring timely, accurate resolution of cases and KPI reporting.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and MS Office proficiency, with a keen interest in NS management and HR administration. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in HR management and administration is preferred.
• Meticulous, patient, and self directed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data management, administration and processing functions for force generation.
• Manage administration and processing for promotion, development, awards and recognition policies for operationally ready servicemen.
• Ensure smooth running of HR administration functions for all NS-related matters.
• Provide timely and accurate resolution of all cases.
• Oversee admin preparation for engagement and cohesion activities.
• Present data analysis of NS KPIs, with recommendations and follow-up actions for improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Meticulous

Patient

Self-directed

Education

HR or related field education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

You oversee the National Service (NS) administration of NS operationally ready servicemen within the Formation. You will lead and execute administrative requirements across deployment, development, HR administration, operational support, training, and engagement and cohesion.

What you will be working on:

• Oversee the data management, administration and processing functions for force generation
• Manage the administration and processing functions for promotion, development, awards and recognition policies for operationally ready servicemen
• Ensure smooth running of HR administration functions for all NS-related matters
• Provide timely and accurate resolution of all cases
• Oversee the admin preparation for engagement and cohesion activities
• Present data analysis of NS key performance indicators, with recommendations and follow-up actions for improvement

Challenge(s)

• Working closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to provide timely and accurate HR administration services
• Managing multiple cases while bridging the perspectives of management and ground-level concerns
• Keeping abreast of new and revised policies effected by other branches that would affect administrative, financial and logistical workstreams

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in HR management and administration is preferred
• Meticulous, patient, and self directed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Keen interest in NS management and HR administration

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.