Deputy Manager, HR Policy & Excellence (Contract)

Singapore University of Technology and Design; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Manager in HR Policy & Excellence to oversee HR policies, ensure compliance, and manage office operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in compliance or operational management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years of working experience with a focus on writing, compliance or operational management.
• Sound knowledge of disciplinary procedures would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies are aligned with legal requirements and organizational priorities.
• Drive policy development, compliance, and process improvement.
• Coordinate disciplinary procedures with fairness and adherence to due process.
• Serve as the point of contact for policy-related queries.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities

Meticulous and good data analytics skills

Good team player

Proactive and organized

Job description

Deputy Manager, HR Policy & Excellence (Contract)

Singapore University of Technology and Design – Changi

Deputy Manager, HR&OD (3 years contract)

The candidate is responsible for ensuring HR policies and processes are aligned with legal requirements, best practices, and organizational priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving policy development, compliance, continuous process improvement, and disciplinary matters.

HR Excellence & Governance

Apply sound judgment and analytical skills to assess and contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic priorities

Stay current with regulatory changes and HR best practices, proactively identifying and recommending policy enhancements where appropriate.

Coordinate disciplinary procedures, ensuring documentation, fairness, and adherence to due process.

Serve as the point of contact for policy-related queries, escalations; independently evaluate and process policy deviation requests.

Partner other HR COEs to evaluate and streamline HR processes and procedures to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

Provide leadership and oversight for office management functions and the University’s One Stop Centre, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and quality service delivery

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years of working experience with a focus on writing, compliance or operational management
• Sound knowledge of disciplinary procedures would be advantageous

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous and good data analytics skills
• Good team player and able to collaborate effectively with various teams to gather necessary information for policy drafting.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.