Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director (HR Benefits and Services)

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of National Development seeks a Senior Assistant Director to lead HR Benefits and Services within the HR Team. You will manage compensation and benefits, awards and recognition, HR governance, knowledge management, and discipline and performance processes for officers in the MND family.

You will oversee junior officers, provide advisory support to line managers, and help implement new HR initiatives and digitalisation efforts using data analytics to drive forward planning.

Qualifications

• Preferably at least 5 years of HR experience with supervisory exposure.
• Ability to work independently with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous with a service-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
• Good organisational skills and able to work under pressure and tight timelines.
• Ability to use data and analytics to generate insights for forward planning.
• Knowledge of productivity tools to aid digitalisation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Managing HR processes for in-service officers effectively and ensuring good service delivery.
• Reviewing and streamlining HR operational policies and processes for timely delivery of HR services.
• Supporting the review and implementation of new HR initiatives and strategies including ops-tech integration.
• Overseeing junior officers and providing advice to line managers and employees as subject matter experts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

What the role is:

The Human Resource Team in MND works closely with its Family of Statutory Boards (of closeto 10,000 in staff strength) to support MND Family-wide objectives and strategic prioritiesthrough a range of HR initiatives, across several spectrums of HR, such as talent management,key learning focus areas, and other HR policies. Within MND, it supports the manpower needsof the organisation, as well as the growth and development of officers.

What you will be working on:

As Senior Assistant Director/HR Benefits and Services, you will play a key role in the effectiveand efficient management and administration of HR functions and systems relating, but notlimited to, compensation and benefits, awards and recognition, HR governance andknowledge management as well as discipline and performance management matters.

• Managing the HR processes for in-service officers effectively and ensuring good standard of service delivery
• Reviewing and streamlining HR operational policies and processes for timely and efficient delivery of HR services
• Supporting the review and implementation of new HR initiatives and strategies including the use of ops-tech integration
• Overseeing junior officers as well as providing advice to line managers and employees as subject matter experts

What we are looking for:

• Preferably candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in HR with prior
• supervisory experience
• Able to work independently with good communication skills (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills to engage different stakeholders
• Meticulous with a service-oriented and problem-solving mindset
• Good organisation skills and able to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Ability to use data and analytics to generate insights for forward planning
• Knowledge of common productivity tools which can aid digitalisation efforts

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.Our Vision:An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global CityMND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.Our Mission:Develop World-Class InfrastructureMND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors.Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living EnvironmentMND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.Provide Affordable and Accessible Public HousingMND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.Build Rooted and Cohesive CommunitiesMND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.