Assistant Director (Strategic Workforce Planning)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking an HR Manager responsible for strategic workforce planning and HR Master-planning. The role involves managing Job Evaluation frameworks and overseeing HR Shared Service delivery. Candidates should have at least 6 years of HR experience and strong analytical skills, with familiarity in Korn Ferry methodologies being advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in HR, strategy, and planning.
• Familiarity with Korn Ferry Job Evaluation Methodology is advantageous.
• Knowledge in procurement process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic workforce planning and HR Master-planning.
• Maintain and enhance Job Evaluation framework.
• Oversee HR Shared Service provider's delivery of payroll and benefits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for driving strategic workforce planning and Human Resource (HR) Master-planning for the HR Job Family in MINDEF/SAF, while managing Job Evaluation frameworks and overseeing HR Shared Service delivery.

What you will be working on:

1. Drive strategic workforce planning and HR Master-planning to meet operational demands
2. Maintain and enhance Job Evaluation framework to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
3. Develop and implement flexible manpower contracting mechanisms and frameworks
4. Oversee HR Shared Service provider's delivery of payroll, benefits, claims processing and allowance services
5. Negotiate and manage cost-effective HR services with service providers
6. Challenge: Balancing stakeholders' conflicting priorities while maintaining organisational objectives

What we are looking for:

• At least 6 years of working experience in HR, strategy, and planning domains
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Korn Ferry Job Evaluation Methodology is advantageous
• Knowledge in procurement process is advantageous

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.