Intern, Human Capital Strategy, MPPD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) invites applications for an internship in the HR Sector Development Department (HSD) of Singapore. You will support human capital strategy, workforce analytics, stakeholder engagement and programme implementation on real nationwide projects.

As an MOM officer-in-training, you will gain exposure to workforce data analysis, reports, policy insights and collaboration with employers, HR leaders and government agencies to strengthen workforce outcomes for Singapore.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good writing, communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and present insights clearly.
• Interest in workforce, HR, business strategy, public policy, economics or organisational development.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools, data visualisation or research methods would be advantageous.
• Comfortable engaging stakeholders and working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse workforce, employer and human capital data to identify trends and generate insights.
• Support the development and refinement of worker or employer-facing workforce reports and insight products, including those related to the Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI).
• Conduct research on human capital, workforce transformation, skills development and HR-related trends in Singapore and internationally.
• Gather and synthesize feedback from employers and stakeholders to improve workforce and human capital initiatives.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, consultations and industry events.
• Assist in project management, implementation tracking and coordination across workstreams.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI and digital tools to improve work processes, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare materials for management discussions, presentations and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder engagement

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

The HR Sector Development Department (HSD) develops strategies and initiatives to strengthen HR practices, workforce transformation and human capital development in Singapore. We work closely with employers, HR leaders, industry partners and government agencies to help organisations build stronger workforce outcomes while supporting business competitiveness.A key area of work is the Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI), a national initiative that seeks to provide organisations with workforce insights and support employers in strengthening their people practices.As an intern, you will support HSD's efforts in human capital strategy, workforce analytics, stakeholder engagement and programme implementation. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that influence workforce and HR development initiatives at the national level.

What you will be working on:

Depending on organisational priorities and project needs, the intern may support one or more of the following areas:

• Analyse workforce, employer and human capital data to identify trends and generate insights.
• Support the development and refinement of worker or employer-facing workforce reports and insight products, including those related to the Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI).
• Conduct research on human capital, workforce transformation, skills development and HR-related trends in Singapore and internationally.
• Gather and synthesise feedback from employers and stakeholders to improve workforce and human capital initiatives.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, consultations and industry events.
• Assist in project management, implementation tracking and coordination across workstreams.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI and digital tools to improve work processes, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare materials for management discussions, presentations and stakeholder engagements.

What we are looking for:

We welcome students from all disciplines. Preferred attributes include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good writing, communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and present insights clearly.
• Interest in workforce, HR, business strategy, public policy, economics or organisational development.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools, data visualisation or research methods would be advantageous.
• Comfortable engaging stakeholders and working in a collaborative team environment.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.