(Senior) Assistant Director, HR Operations (3-year renewal contract)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced HR professional to join their HR Operations department. The role involves leading a team to enhance benefits-related policies and manage outsourced vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR with excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a chance to make meaningful contributions to the organization while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in HR or Business Management.
• Meticulous with operational and systems thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to streamline benefits policies and processes.
• Manage outsourced benefits vendors and audit benefits provided.
• Oversee HR record management ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Human Resource/Business Management

Job description

A*STAR Human Resource (HR) Division’s vision is to develop all staff to their fullest potential and to help them make meaningful contributions to the organisation and to Singapore. A*STAR HR aspires to provide valued HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best talent to help A*STAR achieve its mission.

The HR Division comprises the Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics, HR Operations, and HR Partners departments.

As a member of the HR Operations department, your day-to-day responsibilities are as follows:

· Lead the team to review and streamline benefits related policies, guidelines and processes. Implement improvements, including system enhancements and changes, or in other ad-hoc projects, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

· Lead the team to conduct random audit of the benefits provided and address the abnormalities through the use of technology/ or data analytics.

· Manage the outsourced benefits vendors (such as Employee Benefits insurers and Insurance broker, staff wellbeing and wellness service provider, and corporate attractions system developer) and review the relevant reports submitted for reporting purposes.

· Responsible for HR record management. Oversee and maintain the organisation’s employee records (both digital and physical records), ensuring compliance and confidentiality of HR data.

· Provide prompt and follow through advisory and customer service to the colleagues and forge closer partnership with the stakeholders.

Requirements

· Degree in Human Resource/Business Management or equivalent with minimum 5 to 8 years of experience

· Meticulous and possess operational and systems thinking skills

· High level of initiative, independent with strong problem solving skills.

· Able to communicate and interact with all levels of staff

· Able to multitask effectively

· Team player and able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.