Senior / Manager, Human Resources (ACS Academy)

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an HR Manager to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the school's mission. The role involves managing recruitment, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, all while nurturing a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience as a HR Manager in a results-driven environment.
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
• Strong understanding of talent, competency and pay models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall strategy of the school.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

Skills

People oriented

Leadership

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR systems

HR databases

Job description

ACS Academy, established in partnership with Methodist Welfare Services, is Singapore’s fifth special education (SPED) school dedicated to supporting students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and who have no intellectual impairment and can access the National Curriculum (NC), also known as the ASD-NC student profile. As the first Methodist SPED school in Singapore, ACS Academy will provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment grounded in Christian values, upholding the traditions of the ACS family while delivering a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, character development, and essential life skills for future success, instilling in students a heart for service and a commitment to contributing meaningfully to the community and beyond.

The Manager, Human Resources exhibits a keen understanding of the school’s mission, vision and strategy, provides dynamic solutions using experience and data analyses (if available). He/she will provide consultation and coaching to the Staff together with the School Staff Developer, to support ACS Academy’s vision, mission and overall objectives.

Job Description

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall strategy of the school

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands grievances or other issues

• Develop and manage the recruitment and selection process

• Support current and future needs of the school through the development, engagement and motivation of the Staff

• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems and procedures across the school

• Nurture a positive working environment

• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance

• Develop and maintain a pay plan including a salary scale, and benefits programme

• Assess training needs and monitor training programmes

• Report to the management team and provide decision support through HR metrics

• Ensure legal compliance throughouthuman resource management

Job Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources

• At least 5 years of work experience as a HR Manager in a results-driven environment

• People oriented

• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics

• Knowledge of HR systems and databases

• Strong understanding of talent, competency and pay models, recruitment fundamentals, competitive market awareness and online/social media

• Strong leadership, with excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills

• Build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the school

• In-depth knowledge of labour law andHR best practices

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be discreet when dealing with confidential information