Assistant Director (Performance Management) - Depot Road

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage performance ranking, talent management and allowances-related matters for Army Military Experts, ensuring fair processes that support workforce development. You will oversee ranking boards, budgets for performance bonuses and merit increments, pay and allowances, and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with HR education preferred and at least 6 years' relevant

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource is preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in Human Resource, with exposure to ranking or performance management processes preferred.
• Strong ability to think independently and provide sound advice based on policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and administration of Army ranking boards.
• Monitor ranking-related issues.
• Oversee management and allocation of performance bonus and merit increment budgets, as well as pay and allowance-related matters for all Army MEs.
• Administer the emplacement of newly-minted MEs upon promotion.
• Coordinate Army ranking boards with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the talent management programme for Army MEs.

Skills

HR Policy Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Education

Human Resource Education

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

You will manage the performance ranking, talent management and allowances-related matters for Army Military Experts (MEs), ensuring robust and fair processes that support the Army's workforce development goals.

What you will be working on:

• Oversee the preparation and administration of Army ranking boards
• Monitor ranking-related issues
• Oversee the management and allocation of performance bonus and merit increment budgets, as well as pay and allowance-related matters for all Army MEs
• Administer the emplacement of newly-minted MEs upon promotion
• Coordinate Army ranking boards with relevant internal stakeholders
• Oversee the talent management programme for Army MEs

Challenge(s)

• Navigating the unique ranking criteria, promotion guidelines, and through-train promotion mechanism for Military Experts
• Managing coordination across multiple agencies while applying strong analytical skills to internalise complex ranking and performance-related policies
• Driving process improvement through the adoption of artificial intelligence and analytical tools to facilitate better decision making

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resource is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in Human Resource, with exposure to ranking or performance management processes preferred
• Strong ability to think independently and provide sound advice and recommendations based on existing policies, while remaining open to constructive solutions that strengthen the system
• Possesses physical and mental resilience to carry out duties effectively during high-pressure periods such as the ranking cycle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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.