Assistant Director to Deputy Director, Human Resource Development

Singapore Tourism Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tourism organization in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Human Resource Development leader. This role involves overseeing talent management, learning, and organizational development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for fostering a growth-oriented culture. The position requires collaboration with key stakeholders to shape future leadership and ensure employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong domain expertise in HR management functions.
• Able to translate and drive policy from review to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resource Development department to support STB's mission.
• Create and implement engaging leadership programmes.
• Monitor and improve key drivers of employee engagement.

Skills

Talent Management expertise

Learning and Development

Organisational Development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

What the role is:

You will oversee three HR functions to contribute towards a thriving leadership and organisational culture, supporting STB's mission and vision:

1. Talent management and leadership development;
2. Learning and development;
3. Organisation development

What you will be working on:

You will lead the Human Resource Development department to spearhead initiatives and review policies that nurture future leaders and create an engaging, growth-oriented culture. In this role, you'll work closely with the management team to shape STB's future, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous growth across our diverse workforce.

1. Lead Talent Management and Leadership Development by:

• Creating and implementing engaging leadership programmes that inspire growth and excellence
• Supporting regular review of succession plans to build our leadership pipeline
• Forging strong networks across government agencies to expand development opportunities
• Crafting forward-thinking HR policies and career development options that retain and develop high-performing officers

2. Drive Learning & Development through:

• Overseeing innovative learning policies and processes that foster self-directed development and continuous learning
• Building strategic partnerships with government agencies and external training partners
• Curating learning resources for professional growth, including impactful onboarding experiences for new hires, aligned with our competency framework

3. Strengthen Organisation Development by:

• Monitoring and improving key drivers of employee engagement to support holistic employee well-being at the workplace
• Analyzing organizational climate surveys to implement effective corporate action plans
• Orchestrating engaging staff events that enhance our corporate culture, from recreational activities to leadership dialogues
• Delivering meaningful townhalls and corporate communications

What we are looking for:

• Preferably - Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Strong domain expertise in Talent Management and Development, Learning and Development, and Organisation Development
• Able to translate and drive policy from review/development to implementation
• Strong analytical skills and able to deliver results through and with the team
• Strong communication skills, including good written skills
• Strong team player and good stakeholder management skills; able to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders
• An enthusiastic and driven self-starter, and able to think innovatively to improve current states
• Have an interest/passion in HR and able to adapt market trends for STB
• Exhibiting good business acumen, analytical thinking, and judgment
• Working effectively within STB to achieve results
• Working effectively with stakeholders outside STB
• Serving with heart, commitment, and purpose
• Being innovative and learning continuously
• Driving outcomes by thinking strategically with a transformational mindset
• Driving outcomes by stewarding resources and building future-ready capabilities
• Inspiring, developing, and enabling people

Application Status: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks from the closing date of this job posting. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.