Lead/Senior Policy Analyst (Benefits), HR Policy Transformation

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a policy analyst to reimagine HR policies for the public service. This role involves developing and implementing benefits policies while engaging with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, communicates effectively, and is resourceful in solving complex problems. Join us in creating impactful policies that shape the future of Singapore's public service.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Meaningful impact on public service

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and detail-oriented.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Drive to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end policy development and implementation.
• Advocate best practices for benefits policies.
• Collaborate with HR leaders and management.
• Manage agency clarifications and innovate operationally.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Data-driven approach

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Resourcefulness

Tools

Excel

Job description

What the role is:

PSD’s HR Policy cluster is reimagining HR policies for Singapore’s biggest employer – the public service and its 153,000 officers. We’re rethinking how policies, operations and tech could look like for a multi-generational workforce, against the backdrop of career tour-of-duties and tech disruption. Play a driving role in enabling a diverse, flourishing public sector workforce that continues to deliver great policies, initiatives and services, for the next 60 years.

What you will be working on:

You’ll be part of a dynamic team of policy analysts from various agencies and specialists with experience at organisations such as Accenture, PWC and Kantar, to ensure that our benefits policies (such as medical, leave and awards) don’t just keep pace – they lead the way, balancing innovation with inclusivity to cater to the diverse needs of agencies and a multi-generational workforce. The short feedback loop means that you will land tangible impact, quickly, on the ground.

• Do the end-to-end of policy development and implementation: From understanding the need, developing policy solutions, operationalising through agencies and systems, closing the feedback loop and refining policies
• Develop deep expertise and specialist knowledge in formulating benefits and recognition packages
• Develop policy acumen for national-level strategic considerations, future needs, economic and manpower trends across the public and private sectors
• Be a thought leader in advocating best practices of how Public Service benefits policies and strategies can evolve to be future-ready
• Forge deep partnerships with key stakeholders, such as HR leaders, agency senior management and HR systems and tech teams, to land your policies
• Manage agencies’ clarifications and requests, and innovate on the operational front through tech, process and policy redesign, to free up time for more impactful work
• Have opportunities for stretch assignments that involve cross-cluster collaboration on areas such as compensation, performance management, talent mobility, ops and tech

What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical abilities, data-driven with detail orientation. Comfortable with quantitative analysis, particularly in Excel
• Curiosity about problems and the why, and resourcefulness to navigate the macro context to design and implement effective and timely solutions
• Strong communicator in written, slides and spoken. Ability to communicate complex issues and policy solutions simply. Ability to extract and distil complex analysis into key decision points for senior stakeholders
• Willingness and drive to effectively engage a range of stakeholders to ensure that policy is successfully implemented
• Bias for action and relentlessly resourceful in getting things done
• Experience in policy, HR and/or government a plus
• Understanding of tech and innovation a plus

Applicants will typically be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 2-year contract in the first instance.

About Public Service Division

• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers
• Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos
• Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens

The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include:

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Why Join Us

When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans.

If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!