Manager, Human Resource (Human Resource Department) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NIE is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage a broad spectrum of faculty and MOE education officer HR functions, including recruitment, promotions, and compensation. You will support talent schemes, succession planning, and organizational change initiatives while leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve processes.

The role requires a degree in HR management, 6–8 years of HR experience with supervisory exposure, and strong communication and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with data analytics and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a spectrum of HR functions for NIE faculty and MOE education officers seconded to NIE including recruitment, contract renewal, promotions, compensation and benefits, performance management, career development, and other service-related matters.
• Manage the MOE Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme, including NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarships (OGS).
• Support succession planning for Academic & Research Leadership Appointments.
• Contribute to NIE and HR initiatives and projects and play an active role in planning and organizing HR events.
• Review HR policies, schemes and processes.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance HR processes, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making where applicable.

Skills

HR management

Data analytics

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the National Institute of Education (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore's national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation's education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

Responsibilities

• Manage a spectrum of HR functions for NIE faculty and MOE education officers seconded to NIE which include recruitment, contract renewal, promotion, compensation and benefits, performance management, career development, and other service-related matters.
• Manage the MOE Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme, including NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarships (OGS).
• Support succession planning for Academic & Research Leadership Appointments.
• Contribute to NIE and HR initiatives and projects and play an active role in the planning and organization of HR events.
• Review HR policies, schemes and processes.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance HR processes, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making where applicable.

Requirements

• A University Degree, preferably with specialization in HR Management.
• 6-8 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience in an Institute of Higher Learning setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and spoken) skills.
• Meticulous, numerically strong, and comfortable working with data and reports.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using digital tools, HR systems and AI-enabled applications.
• Able to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 4 November 2026.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

Hiring Institution

NIE A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg