Assistant Director (NS Relations & Engagement) - Dieppe Barracks

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a senior HR professional to oversee HR administration, management, training coordination and engagement within the NS Brigade. You will ensure unit readiness, drive NSmen engagement, and implement talent and rewards programs, while aligning with SAF NS structures and policies.

The role calls for deep knowledge of NS processes, strategic planning capability, and strong leadership to support a positive NS experience for NSmen across formations.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in SAF and HR domain.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, organisation and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NS structure, policies, system and processes.
• Empathy for issues faced by NSmen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR administration, HR management, training coordination and engagement matters within the NS Brigade.
• Ensure operational readiness of unit and positive NS experience for NSmen.
• Develop strategic workforce planning and organisation design.
• Implement talent management, learning and development, performance management and career development initiatives.
• Oversee total rewards, industrial and employee relations, values and conduct matters.
• Engage NSmen effectively, understanding SAF NS structures, systems, policies and processes.

Skills

Leadership

HR Management

Policy Knowledge

People Engagement

Strategic Workforce Planning

Job description

What the role is:

You oversee the performance of Human Resource (HR) administration, HR management, training co-ordination, feedback management and active engagement matters within the NS Brigade.

What you will be working on:

• Work with respective HR management, HR administration and training agencies within and outside Formation to ensure proper performance of various functions
• Ensure operational readiness of unit and positive NS experience for NSmen
• Enhance NSmen commitment to defence through effective engagement and management
• Develop strategic workforce planning and organisation design
• Implement talent management, learning and development, performance management and career development initiatives
• Oversee total rewards, industrial and employee relations, values and conduct matters
• Challenge(s)- Possessing a deep understanding and appreciation of the SAF's NS structures, systems, policies and processes

What we are looking for:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in SAF and HR domain
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, organisation and time management skills
• Knowledge of NS structure, policies, system and processes
• Empathy for issues faced by NSmen
• 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.