Manager (NS Management) - Bukit Panjang

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a candidate for Human Resource responsibilities. The role involves developing training plans, liaising with educational institutions, and improving HR processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and project management skills. An independent work ethic and team collaboration capability are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to enhancing service delivery for a positive onboarding experience. Applicants with or without experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and engagement skills are required.
• Good critical thinking, project management, and stakeholder management skills needed.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data is a must.
• Candidates should be able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking various HR portfolios and responsibilities.
• Develop and execute deployment and training plans.
• Implement and administer HR initiatives and processes.
• Liaise with Institutes of Higher Learning on course administration.
• Guide and advise stakeholders on HR matters.
• Contribute to digitising and automating HR processes.
• Respond swiftly to changing scenarios.
• Enhance service delivery for a positive onboarding experience.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data handling

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible in undertaking various Human Resource (HR) portfolios and responsibilities as part of the Manpower Branch in the Command.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and execute deployment and training plans
• Implement and administer HR initiatives and processes
• Liaise with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) on administration of courses
• Guide and advise stakeholders on HR matters
• Contribute to digitising and automating HR processes
• Responding swiftly to changing scenarios and being flexible in tackling unexpected challenges
• Working with multiple stakeholders, and balancing their interests with organisational needs
• Enhancing service delivery to provide a positive onboarding experience and career journey for the NS population
• Liaising with all levels of management

What we are looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and engagement skills
• Good critical thinking, project management and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle large volumes of data
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. (Applicants with no experience may apply.) 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.