Executive / Senior Executive (Plans and Services)

national trades union congress (ntuc); Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC, Singapore's national trades union center, invites applications for Executive / Senior Executive (Plans and Services), focusing on Rewards and Business Partnering Operations. This role develops strong foundations in HR and career paths within NTUC.

You will support organisation-wide rewards and HR initiatives shaping how NTUC attracts, rewards, and develops talent, while ensuring fair, competitive, and sustainable people practices.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Degree in HR, Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline; IHRP certification is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Analytical and numerical abilities with data interpretation.
• Well-organised with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and HR reporting/analytics tools; rewards analytics exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support rewards initiatives such as salary reviews, bonus and AWS administration, job evaluation projects.
• Administer NTUC-ARU's compensation and benefits programmes in line with policies.
• Collaborate with insurers and brokers on benefits administration and reviews.
• Gain exposure to design, governance and management of rewards programmes for talent attraction and retention.
• Assist HR systems enhancement projects to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Excel

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Economics/Finance

IHRP certification advantageous

Tools

PowerPoint

HR reporting tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

Pioneering workers' rights since 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) unites 57 trade unions, six trade associations, a portfolio of businesses and six related organisations, as well as a growing ecosystem of professional associations and enterprise partners as we create better lives for workers here in Singapore.

Our work cuts across the different ages and stages of life as we walk the ground and respond to everyday needs. Through initiatives that protect our workers at work, transform careers, manage the cost of living, help with financial resilience and health, and nurture relationships for families, we champion every worker through every touch point as we work towards better wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Because Every Worker Matters.

The Role

Executive / Senior Executive (Plans and Services)

We are looking for a motivated and high-potential individual to join us as Executive / Senior Executive (Plans and Services), with a focus on Rewards and Business Partnering Operations. This role is ideal for candidates who are keen to build a strong foundation in HR and develop a career in the field.

In this role, you will support organisation-wide rewards and HR initiatives that shape how NTUC attracts, rewards, and develops talent, while contributing to fair, competitive, and sustainable people practices.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be involved in key rewards initiatives such as annual salary review exercises, bonus and AWS administration, job evaluation projects, benefits renewals and market benchmarking studies.
• You will support the review and administration of NTUC-ARU's compensation and benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, organisational policies and governance standards.
• You will work with internal stakeholders and external partners, including insurers and brokers, on benefits administration, utilisation reviews and related projects.
• You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to how organisations design, manage and govern rewards programmes that support talent attraction, retention and employee well-being.
• You will participate in HR systems enhancement projects, including process reviews, user testing and implementation activities to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.

HR Business Partnering

• You will partner Deputy Directors in providing HR support to Senior Management and departments across NTUC-ARU in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management and staff exits.
• You will serve as a key point of contact for staff enquiries and support the delivery of HR services and solutions to stakeholders.

Management Support and Secretariat

• You will support the HR Department's secretariat function for management meetings, including stakeholder coordination, scheduling, preparation of meeting materials and meeting logistics.

Performance & Talent Management

• You will have opportunities to support talent and performance management processes, including preparation of manpower data, reports and materials for management discussions.
• You may be involved in the implementation of talent management and performance review exercises, ensuring timely coordination and accurate record management.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required. Degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline; relevant professional certifications (e.g. IHRP) will be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work with data and preset findings clearly.
• Well‑organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcome under tight timelines.
• Able to work independently while exercising sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and relevant HR reporting or analytics tools; experience with rewards analytics or dashboards will be an advantage.