Manager / Assistant Director (HR Policy and Planning)

SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is seeking a capable HR professional to join the HQ team in Singapore. You will lead strategic workforce planning and job evaluation efforts, coordinating with stakeholders to shape workforce profiles and drive change management.

The role also focuses on refining employer branding and the employee value proposition to attract top talent, while acting as the main liaison with the union to maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience in manpower planning and/or job evaluation in the Singapore public sector.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, senior management and contributors at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage SWP and JE exercises with stakeholders and drive change management through to implementation.
• Review and refine SFA’s employer branding strategies and employee value proposition to attract talent.
• Serve as SFA’s primary point of contact for union-related matters and foster collaboration with the union.

Skills

SWP coordination

Policy writing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is

The job holder will be part of a dynamic HR team responsible for the review and formulation of HR policies, processes, communications, and manpower planning for the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

What you will be working on

The job scope will be as follows:

• Manage the Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and Job Evaluation (JE) exercises, working closely with stakeholders to assess current and future workforce profile, identify actionable strategies, and drive change management plans through to implementation.
• Review and refine SFA’s employer branding strategies and employee value proposition, ensuring that SFA is well-positioned to attract talent in alignment with the broader strategic manpower plan.
• Serve as SFA’s primary point of contact for union-related matters, building and maintaining a close and collaborative relationship with the union to foster a positive and constructive working environment.

What we are looking for

• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience in manpower planning and/or job evaluation in the Singapore public sector
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to engage and establish rapport with stakeholders, senior management and contributors at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Meticulous, resourceful and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Work location: SFA HQ @ JEM