Manager (HR Digital Transformation Catalyst)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a skilled HR architect to lead the evolution of the Army's HR system, driving digital process automation and data-informed decision making. You will re-engineer processes for efficient workforce allocation and embed data capabilities into HR practices to support senior leadership.

The role requires analytical thinking, strong communication, and stakeholder management to navigate policy frameworks and drive adoption across a multi-generational workforce.

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in HR strategy, strategic workforce planning or workforce transformation.
• Good understanding and knowledge of HR practices and HR systems.
• Analytical and strategic agility to translate operational intent into actionable steps.
• Interest in the latest technology developments in government and commercial sectors.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate convincingly and relate with diverse population groups.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive the evolution of the Army's HR system.
• Re-engineer business processes to improve efficiency and optimise workforce allocation across the Army's HR function.
• Lead the development of new HR capabilities and embed data capabilities into HR processes to support senior management in decision making.
• Streamline HR workflows while enabling job up-profiling into elevated roles.
• Drive change enablement to manage stakeholders through structural transitions and process shifts.
• Support the organisation's digital overhaul by transitioning HR operations toward automation and data-driven practices.

Skills

HR strategy

Strategic workforce planning

Workforce transformation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

HR-related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for architecting and driving the evolution of the Army's Human Resource (HR) system, leading the transition away from legacy transactional processing toward high-touch personnel stewardship, digital process automation and data-informed decision making.

What You Will Be Working On

• Re-engineer business processes to improve efficiency and optimise workforce allocation across the Army's HR function
• Lead the development of new HR capabilities and embed data capabilities into HR processes to support senior management in decision making
• Streamline HR workflows while enabling job up-profiling into elevated roles
• Drive change enablement to manage stakeholders through structural transitions and process shifts
• Support the organisation's digital overhaul by transitioning HR operations toward automation and data-driven practices

Challenge(s)

• Driving change within a mature and structured organisation, requiring tact in navigating established policy frameworks and diverse stakeholder groups
• Leading a multi-generational workforce at the Army's scale, demanding a high degree of empathy and resilience to overcome resistance and drive adoption on the ground

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resource strategy, strategic workforce planning or workforce transformation
• Good understanding and knowledge of Human Resource practices and HR systems
• Analytical and strategic agility to translate operational intent into actionable steps
• Interest in the latest technology developments in government and commercial sectors
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate convincingly and relate with diverse population groups
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.