Assistant Director, HR Policy

This is an IT support group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of HR Policy to shape and manage faculty-related human resources policies. This pivotal role involves leading policy development, consulting with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience in HR management, particularly within higher education, and will be adept at fostering collaboration across various departments. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the faculty experience and driving institutional success through effective HR strategies and policies.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in HR management or policy development.
• Experience in higher education or managing HR policy teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies for faculty members.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies affecting faculty and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Assistant Director, HR Policy plays a critical role in shaping and managing human resources policies that specifically address the needs of faculty members within the university community. This position ensures that faculty-related policies are developed, implemented, and maintained in alignment with university goals and labour laws.

Policy Review, Development and Implementation

• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of HR policies. As a specialist in HR policies for faculty members of the workforce, you will ensure that the University’s HR policies for faculty members continue to support the attraction and development of top talents. These policies may range from guidelines of the Faculty Appointment & Reappointment Committee (FAR), Promotion and Tenure Review Committee (PTRC), appointment/re-appointment of faculty members, performance management etc.
• Consult key stakeholders and departments for input to ensure that concerns are adequately addressed in policies and proposed processes are robust and effective, in order to garner buy-in.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) to review the effectiveness of policies/procedures, highlight key areas/issues, and propose strategies which would help mitigate any potential risks.
• Collaborate with the HR community to manage changes to policies and communicate updates, providing guidance on their application for successful implementation.
• Stay current with trends, best practices, and legal developments related to faculty HR policies, recommending adjustments to policies as necessary to maintain institutional competitiveness and compliance.

Consultation and Support

• Provide expert guidance and consultation to university leadership, deans, department heads, faculty members, and the HR community on the interpretation and implementation of HR policies affecting faculty.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall faculty experience, retention, and development within the university.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to keep faculty informed about updates to policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist in resolving complex policy-related issues or disputes, ensuring that solutions align with institutional objectives and are fair and equitable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10-15 years of experience in designing HR management or policy development. Candidates with prior experience in higher education institutions and/or experience in managing an HR policy team in the public sector would have an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on thorough analysis of complex situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, within and outside of HR.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, sensitive to numbers and data, and able to extract and distil analyzed results into key decision points for stakeholders.