Assistant Director (Learning), Human Resource Division

Ministry of Law; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Law in Singapore seeks a proactive Learning and Development professional to shape workforce capability across divisions and strengthen organisational competencies. You will collaborate with divisions to identify learning needs, design impactful interventions and monitor outcomes to foster a culture of continuous learning.

The role covers strategic learning, capability development, and learning operations, with a view to aligning programmes with MinLaw's future priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in learning & development, organizational development, or HR, with ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Experience using competency frameworks to drive workforce development and capability gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Partner divisions to identify current and future workforce competencies and capabilites to support MinLaw's objectives.
• Design, implement and review learning interventions; develop roadmaps and monitor outcomes with data feedback.
• Support learning operations and governance to ensure effective delivery across MinLaw.

Skills

L&D Strategy

Competency Frameworks

HR Business Partnering

Organisational Development

Tools

MS Office

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

What the role is:

At the Ministry of Law (MinLaw), our mission is to advance access to justice, the rule of law, the economy, and society through policy, law, and services.We are seeking a motivated and forward-looking Learning and Development professional to support MinLaw's workforce capability development efforts. You will work closely with divisions to identify capability needs, develop learning solutions, and support initiatives that strengthen workforce competencies and foster a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to partner divisions and stakeholders in shaping workforce development initiatives that support MinLaw's current and future business priorities.

What you will be working on:

Your areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to the following:

Workforce Capability Development

• Partner divisions to identify current and future workforce competencies required to support MinLaw's strategic and business objectives, analyse learning needs and capability gaps, and generate insights on workforce capability priorities and development needs.
• Support the design, implementation and review of learning and development interventions that strengthen organisational, divisional and individual capabilities, taking into account emerging workforce trends and development needs.

Strategic Learning and Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Develop, implement and review learning and development initiatives to build critical organisational capabilities, including leadership, functional, AI, data, digital and emerging skills.
• Develop training roadmaps and support learning culture initiatives that align with organisational capability development needs.
• Manage learning and development programmes and initiatives, including MinLaw's in-service postgraduate scholarship and sponsorship programmes and induction programmes, working closely with divisions, training providers and Whole-of-Government stakeholders to deliver meaningful learning outcomes. Use learning data and stakeholder feedback to evaluate programme effectiveness and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support 360-degree feedback exercises and follow-up development interventions.

Learning Operations and Administration

• Support the day-to-day administration and delivery of learning and development initiatives, including operational, reporting and governance responsibilities that ensure effective learning delivery across MinLaw.

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

1. 1. Learning & Development: Identify learning and capability needs, develop learning interventions, and evaluate learning effectiveness to strengthen workforce capabilities.
2. 2. Competency Framework Development & Application: Apply competency frameworks to workforce development initiatives, analyse competency gaps, and support the implementation of strategies to address capability needs.
3. 3. HR Business Partnership: Work with stakeholders to understand business priorities and workforce challenges, and translate these insights into practical learning and development solutions that support organisational outcomes.
4. 4. Organisational Development & Culture Building: Support culture-building and change initiatives that encourage continuous learning, adaptability and organisational effectiveness.

Other Requirements

• Preferably 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in learning and development, organisational development, workforce development, HR, or a related field. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into practical recommendations. Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with data and reports. Tech-savvy and familiar with digital tools, automation and AI-enabled solutions, with an interest in leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes, workforce development and operational efficiency. A self-starter who is able to work independently, manage ambiguity, and collaborate effectively across teams. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 1-year contract, in the first instance.#LI-SW1

About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.