Manager (HR Digital Transformation Catalyst)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks an experienced architect to shape the evolution of the Army's HR system, moving from legacy processing to high-touch personnel stewardship, digital process automation, and data-informed decisions.

You will re-engineer HR processes, lead development of new HR capabilities, embed data capabilities, and streamline workflows to support senior management and workforce transformation across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive the evolution of the Army's HR system.
• Re-engineer business processes to improve efficiency and optimize workforce allocation.
• Lead the development of new HR capabilities and embed data capabilities into HR processes.
• Streamline HR workflows and enable up-profiling into elevated roles.
• Drive change enablement and manage stakeholder transitions.
• Support the organisation's digital overhaul toward automation and data-driven practices.

Skills

HR strategy

Workforce transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR or 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.

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.