Manager (HR & Manpower Operations)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a talented professional to join its HR transformation team, focusing on strategic HR and workforce planning to shape the organisation's future-readiness.

You will contribute to long-term workforce planning, capability development, and organisational development across the HR domain, engaging with stakeholders to translate strategic intent into actionable plans in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to synthesise insights and present findings persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation of HR administration and manpower operations.
• Support capability development and long-term strategic planning.
• Conduct reviews of HR structures and processes.
• Develop and prioritise annual and multi-year workplans.
• Establish doctrine and training plans for HR administration and manpower operations.
• Analyse data on HR workforce and service delivery to propose data-driven transformation plans.
• Collaborate with external agencies to review policies and implement measures.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Data interpretation

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

What The Role Is

You will be part of a strategic team driving the transformation of Human Resource (HR) administration and manpower operations, playing a pivotal role in shaping long-term workforce planning initiatives within the HR domain to ensure the organisation remains future-ready.

What The Role Is

You will be part of a strategic team driving the transformation of Human Resource (HR) administration and manpower operations, playing a pivotal role in shaping long-term workforce planning initiatives within the HR domain to ensure the organisation remains future-ready.

What You Will Be Working On

• Drive transformation of HR administration and manpower operations
• Support capability development, workforce restructuring initiatives, and long-term strategic planning
• Conduct reviews of HR structures and processes
• Develop and prioritise annual and multi-year workplans
• Establish doctrine and training plans for HR administration and manpower operations
• Analyse data on HR workforce and service delivery to propose data-driven transformation plans
• Translating strategic intent into executable plans amidst evolving operational demands to support capability development and transformation
• Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and driving collaboration with external agencies to undertake review of policies, processes, as well as executors to implement measures to enhance HR administration
• Balancing innovation with practical solutioning mindset to cope with dynamic environment

What We Are Looking For

• Education in any discipline
• Relevant experience in strategic HR, workforce planning, organisational development, or public sector transformation is preferred
• Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to synthesise insights from diverse sources of information, identify and communicate findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders
• Keen interest in strategic HR and public sector transformation
• Logical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment
• (Applicants with no experience may apply.)
  Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.