Manager (Succession Planning) - Hendon

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a role focused on manpower planning, HR operations, and succession planning for the Formation. You will work with commanders, HR practitioners and stakeholders to ensure the right people and capabilities meet operational needs.

The position involves supervising HR operations, overseeing recognitions, manpower data analysis, training requirements, and process improvements through digitalisation and AI-enabled tools, while aligning with policy guidance and budget

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource or 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.

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
• 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

Education

Education in Human Resource or related field

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 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 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
• 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.

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.