Manager (NS Relations and Engagement) - Nee Soon

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a dedicated HR and admin professional to ensure smooth NS HR and administrative functions before, during, and after ICT. You will respond to NSmen queries promptly and support NS unit commanders in achieving NS management KPIs.

The role emphasizes timely case handling, monitoring progress, professional investigations, and close collaboration with NS units to maintain staffing for leadership and critical appointments while minimising disruption to operations.

Qualifications

• Education in HR or related field preferred.
• Prior HR administration experience is advantageous.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Team player with ability to work acrossuffles.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely responses to NSmen on HR and NS administration issues.
• Monitor and manage development and progress of logged cases.
• Ensure cases are professionally investigated and resolved.
• Support NS unit commanders in cohesion activities and manpower planning.

Skills

HR administration

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Human Resource or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You ensure the smooth execution of National Service (NS) human resource (HR) and administrative functions before, during, and after in-camp training (ICT). You will provide timely responses to NSmen queries and support NS unit commanders in achieving NS management key performance index targets.

What you will be working on:

• Facilitate timely and effective responses to NSmen on HR and NS administration issues
• Assist in monitoring and managing the development and progress of cases logged
• Ensure that cases are professionally investigated and resolved
• Work closely with and support NS unit commanders in the conduct of cohesion activities
• Maintain an acceptable level of unit staffing, especially for leadership and critical appointments

Challenge(s)- Acting pre-emptively in a dynamic NS landscape to meet the rising expectations of NSmen and stay ahead of the engagement curve-Minimising HR and NS administration disruption so that NS commanders can focus on operational readiness and training, while strengthening NSmen's confidence and commitment to defence

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred
• Prior knowledge and experience in HR administration is advantageous
• Strong written and oral command of the English language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and effective
• Strong team player(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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.