Manager (Succession Planning) - Hendon

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a qualified HR professional to drive manpower planning, HR operations and succession planning for a designated Formation. You will collaborate with commanders, HR practitioners and key stakeholders to ensure the unit has the right people, capabilities and manpower resources to meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day HR and administrative operations, analysing manpower data, overseeing awards and

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of working experience, preferably at managerial level.
• Experience in manpower planning, succession planning and HR operations preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic manpower environment.
• Ability to interpret manpower data and manpower policies.
• Sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day HR and administrative branch operations.
• Oversee recognition and awards, service injury report submissions, administrative nominations, course and training-related manpower matters.
• Analyse manpower data and recommend actionable manpower interventions.
• Monitor the training and development requirements of personnel.
• Improve and redesign processes through digitalisation, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
• Translate policy requirements into practical HR processes and guidance for commanders and HR practitioners.
• Work with the Finance Officer in the management of funds allocated to the Formation.
• Consolidate, track, and monitor projected expenditure and funding requirements from sub-units.
• Support the drafting of testimonials for outgoing personnel and annual award submissions.

Skills

Manpower planning

HR operations

Succession planning

Data analytics

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Judgement

Education

Education in Human Resource or related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

What The Role Is

You support in driving manpower planning, HR operations and succession planning for the Formation. You will work closely with commanders, HR practitioners and key stakeholders to ensure the Formation has the right people, capabilities and manpower resources to meet its operational requirements.

What The Role Is

You support in driving manpower planning, HR operations and succession planning for the Formation. You will work closely with commanders, HR practitioners and key stakeholders to ensure the Formation has the right people, capabilities and manpower resources to meet its operational requirements.

What You Will Be Working On

• Supervise the day-to-day HR and administrative branch operations
• Oversee recognition and awards, service injury report submissions, administrative nominations, course and training-related manpower matters
• Analyse manpower data and recommend actionable manpower interventionsMonitor the training and development requirements of personnel
• Improve and redesign processes through digitalisation, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools
• Translate policy requirements into practical HR processes and guidance for commanders and HR practitioners
• Work with the Finance Officer in the management of funds allocated to the Formation
• Consolidate, track, and monitor projected expenditure and funding requirements from sub-units
• Support the drafting of testimonials for outgoing personnel and annual award submissions

Challenge(s)

• Embracing a culture of excellence while balancing competing manpower requirements, operational demands and resource constraints across the Formation
• Navigating a complex HR and manpower ecosystem which requires a strong understanding of the organisational HR policies, manpower systems and processes
• Balancing people, policy and operational requirements while maintaining the integrity of HR processes and stakeholder interests

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Human Resource or a related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of working experience, preferably handling HR matters across different personnel populations at the managerial level
• Prior experience in manpower planning, succession planning and HR operations preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic manpower environment
• Ability to interpret manpower data and manpower policies
• Sound judgement

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.