Performance & Talent Strategy Lead

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in Singapore is seeking a proactive HR professional to lead performance management and talent development initiatives. You will implement a rigorous performance framework, oversee annual ranking and promotion processes, and provide strategic counsel on appraisal matters.

Beyond performance, you will design and maintain internal talent dashboards, manage data governance, and facilitate talent discussions across the MDDI Family.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of HR experience in performance management and/or talent development.
• Integrity and sound judgement in handling sensitive HR matters.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Meticulous, able to multi-task and deliver quality work within tight timelines.
• Interest in leveraging technology and AI in HR processes.
• Collaborative team player with strong sense of ownership and delivery focus.
• Resourceful, proactive and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Performance Management: Develop and review internal performance management guidelines within the Civil Service framework; ensure fair, rigorous and consistent application.
• End-to-End implementation of the annual Ranking and Promotion exercise, from data prep to submissions to Personnel Boards.
• Advise divisions on appraisal, ranking and performance management matters; simulate PBs and administer PB payouts; manage Merit & Promotion increments.
• Talent Management: Manage internal talent data governance and KPI dashboards; design data pipelines and ensure privacy governance.
• Create and maintain talent dashboards with HRBP and People Analytics; incorporate headcount, attrition, skills gaps, succession data.
• Secretariat duties for Talent Development Committee and HR Leaders meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, and action follow-ups; synthesize inputs for decisions.

Skills

Performance management

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Excel

HR systems

Dashboard design

Tools

HRIS systems

BI dashboards

Job description

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in Singapore is seeking a proactive HR professional to lead performance management and talent development initiatives. You will implement a rigorous performance framework, oversee annual ranking and promotion processes, and provide strategic counsel on appraisal matters.

Beyond performance, you will design and maintain internal talent dashboards, manage data governance, and facilitate talent discussions across the MDDI Family.