Manager (HR Admin & Operations) - Jurong

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a proactive HR administrator to manage and supervise day-to-day HR administration operations for SAF Army camps in Singapore. You will deliver timely HR services while aligning with policies and statutory requirements.

Key duties include maintaining HR competency, updating processes to reflect directives, and ensuring effective service delivery across tenant units. Strong SAP skills and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant HR administration experience.
• Education in Human Resource Management or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in HR IT systems, especially SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day HR administration operations.
• Stay updated on HR initiatives and ensure services remain relevant.
• Review and align processes with directives and guidelines.
• Maintain HR competency and knowledge management within the team.
• Deliver HR services in accordance with established policies and legislation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

SAP

Education

HRM or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

What the role is:

You manage and supervise the day-to-day Human Resource (HR) administration operations, proactively delivering efficient and effective HR services to tenant units in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Army camps.

What you will be working on:

• Manage and supervise day-to-day HR administration operations
• Stay updated on HR initiatives and directions to ensure services remain relevant and effective
• Review and align work processes with prevailing directives and guidelines
• Maintain HR competency and knowledge management within the team
• Deliver HR administration services in accordance with established policies, processes and legislation

Challenge(s)

• Keeping abreast of the latest MINDEF and SAF directives and guidelines
• Reviewing and realigning work processes to remain in sync with prevailing rules and regulations
• Maintaining team competency and knowledge management in a dynamic HR environment

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resource Management or a related field is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in HR administration and services is preferred
• Competency in HR Information Technology systems, particularly the Systems Applications and Products (SAP) platform
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills(Applicants with no experience may apply.)Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.