Assistant Director (NSF Development & Recognition)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks an experienced HR professional to oversee the NSF training road map across all vocations. You will collaborate with multiple agencies, coordinate Route of Advancement courses, and ensure proper assignment of trained NSFs to their vocations.

You will also lead a four-person HR team and manage promotions and demotions per established policies. This role requires high integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to coach junior staff while working

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in HR operations, training frameworks and policy management.
• High integrity with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple agencies and teams.
• Ability to coach and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the implementation of the NSF training road map across all vocations.
• Coordinate NSF Route of Advancement courses with multiple stakeholders.
• Oversee assignments of trained NSFs to vocations/units upon completion.
• Lead and manage a four-person HR team.
• Ensure timely promotions/demotions per policy frameworks.

Skills

HR operations

Policy management

Stakeholder collaboration

Team leadership

Coaching

Education

HRM or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

You oversee and supervise the implementation of the professional training road map for National Service Full-time (NSF) servicemen across all vocations as well as ensure the effective implementation of NSF skills accreditation and coordination of related events and fairs.

What You Will Be Working On

• Work with multiple stakeholders on all matters relating to NSF Route of Advancement (ROA) courses
• Oversee the formal assignment of trained NSFs to their designated vocations or units upon completion of training
• Ensure the timely promotion and demotion of NSFs in accordance with established frameworks and policies
• Lead and manage a Human Resource (HR) team of four permanent staff members

Challenge(s)

• Managing a team to handle voluminous data and complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Staying current with the latest developments in HR and IT solutions to support operational needs
• Recommending process changes to sustain work operations and achieve greater efficiency
• Working closely with policy teams on appeal and deviation cases while managing them with empathy

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Human Resource Management or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in HR operations, training frameworks and policy management
• High degree of integrity with strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple agencies and teams
• Ability to coach and guide junior staff