Assistant / Manager (Performance and Rewards) - 2-yr Contract

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech is seeking a Performance and Rewards Manager to oversee performance management and total rewards frameworks, ensuring equitable recognition and alignment with organizational goals. You will lead annual exercises and partner with senior leadership to evolve our rewards philosophy.

You will work on annual appraisal cycles, policy development in line with PSD guidelines, and salary reviews to stay competitive in attracting talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, or a related HR function.
• Background in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's public sector HR frameworks, PSD guidelines, and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing annual performance management exercises including appraisal cycles, ranking and promotion exercises, merit increments, and salary adjustments
• Reviewing and developing performance management policies and processes in alignment with PSD guidelines and JTC's performance philosophy
• Leading compensation and benefits reviews — including market benchmarking, salary surveys, and job evaluation — to ensure JTC remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent
• Coaching and equipping line managers and HR Business Partners with the knowledge and tools to conduct effective performance conversations
• Partnering with HR Systems and Data teams to leverage analytics for evidence-based rewards decisions and policy reviews
• Collaborating with Industrial Relations or Employee Relations specialists to address grievances related to performance outcomes

Skills

Performance management

Compensation & Benefits

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

What the role is

As Performance and Rewards Manager, you will oversee JTC's performance management and total rewards frameworks, ensuring that our officers are recognised and rewarded in a manner that is equitable, competitive, and aligned to organisational goals. You will lead key annual exercises and partner with senior leadership to continuously evolve our rewards philosophy.

What you will be working on

• Overseeing annual performance management exercises including appraisal cycles, ranking and promotion exercises, merit increments, and salary adjustments
• Reviewing and developing performance management policies and processes in alignment with PSD guidelines and JTC's performance philosophy
• Leading compensation and benefits reviews — including market benchmarking, salary surveys, and job evaluation — to ensure JTC remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent
• Coaching and equipping line managers and HR Business Partners with the knowledge and tools to conduct effective performance conversations
• Partnering with HR Systems and Data teams to leverage analytics for evidence-based rewards decisions and policy reviews
• Collaborating with Industrial Relations or Employee Relations specialists to address grievances related to performance outcomes
• Keeping abreast of WOG developments in performance management and total rewards, and recommending enhancements to JTC's frameworks

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, or a related HR function
• Background in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's public sector HR frameworks, PSD guidelines, and employment legislation

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