Manager / Senior Manager (Manpower Planning)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled manpower planner. In this role, you will ensure optimal workforce allocation supporting strategic objectives. Responsibilities include executing manpower guidelines, collaborating on workforce planning, and analyzing staffing data. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of HR experience, including at least 4 years in manpower planning. Proficiency in Excel and data management is essential. This position offers an opportunity to influence HR decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in manpower planning and review.
• Meticulous with a flair for numbers.
• Good understanding of department structure and position management.

Responsibilities

• Execute hospital manpower guidelines and directives.
• Collaborate with HR teams on manpower projections and planning.
• Maintain accurate establishment data in HRIS for budgeting and hiring.
• Drive initiatives to optimize manpower resources.
• Extract and analyze manpower data, develop dashboards, and submit reports.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with Power Query

Experience with Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Capital Management or related discipline

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

You will be part of the Manpower Planning team, playing a key role in ensuring optimal workforce allocation and supporting the hospital’s strategic objectives. This position seeks a candidate with strong critical thinking skills for involvement in strategic planning, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to build a future-ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manpower Review & Governance: Execute hospital manpower guidelines and directives, review manpower establishment requests, and engage Heads of Department to balance operational needs with strategic goals, fostering understanding and consensus on manpower decisions. Present clear and concise justifications to review panel for approval.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborate with HR teams on manpower projections and planning to ensure a sustainable pipeline of talent for current and future hospital needs.
• Establishment Management: Maintain accurate establishment data in HRIS for budgeting, hiring, and reporting purposes.
• Job Redesign & Transformation: Drive initiatives to optimize manpower resources and prepare the workforce for future demands.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Extract and analyze manpower data, develop dashboards, submit reports to internal and external agencies, and conduct horizon scanning to review manpower trends.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Capital Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in manpower planning and review. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Manager position.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to foster collaboration and consensus among stakeholders.
• Meticulous with a flair for numbers; proficient in Excel, Power Query, and/or Power BI.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in report preparation and data management.
• Good understanding of department structure and position management.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is advantageous.