Senior Assistant Director, Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisation Design

Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is seeking an experienced leader to advance strategic workforce planning and organisation design across Research Institutes and corporate divisions in Singapore. You will translate RIE2030 and enterprise priorities into future workforce, capability and organisation requirements, and partner stakeholders to address capability gaps.

The role calls for strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic workforce planning or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Translate insights into concrete recommendations.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Drive workforce planning from headcount- and supply-based planning towards demand- and capability-based planning.
• Translate strategic priorities into workforce demand and capability requirements.
• Analyse workforce demand, supply, capabilities and trends to identify gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Develop practical SWP methodologies, insights and metrics to support workforce planning decisions.
• Assess AI and emerging technology implications on work and identify redesign opportunities.

Connaissances

Strategic workforce planning

Organisation design

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Description du poste

What the role is:

A*STAR Human Resource Division develops staff to their fullest potential and helps them make meaningful contributions to their department, the organisation and Singapore. A*STAR HR provides valued HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best talent to help A*STAR achieve its mission.The HR Division comprises Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics and Transformation, HR Operations, Performance & Rewards and HR Business Partners.PurposeSupport A*STAR's Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisation Design agenda by translating RIE2030 and enterprise priorities into future workforce, capability and organisation requirements. Partner Research Institutes (RIs) and Corporate divisions to anticipate workforce needs, address capability gaps and design effective organisation structures and operating models.

What you will be working on:

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning

• Drive the shift from headcount- and supply-based planning towards demand- and capability-based workforce planning.
• Partner stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into workforce demand and capability requirements.
• Analyse workforce demand, supply, capabilities and trends to identify gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Develop workforce strategies and interventions to address gaps and strengthen workforce readiness.
• Develop practical SWP methodologies, insights and metrics to support workforce planning decisions.
• Monitor emerging workforce, technology and talent-market trends and assess their implications for A*STAR.

Organisation Design & Effectiveness

• Partner RIs and Corporate divisions on organisation design and effectiveness reviews arising from strategic, capability and organisational changes.
• Advise on organisation structures, operating models, roles and accountabilities, spans and layers, and team design.
• Develop organisation design options that strengthen effectiveness, agility and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Integrate organisation design with workforce planning to align structures, workforce and capabilities with priorities.
• Assess AI and emerging technology implications on work and roles, and identify work redesign and productivity opportunities.
• Develop practical organisation design frameworks and tools for consistent application across A*STAR.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in strategic workforce planning, workforce strategy, organisation design/effectiveness, HR strategy or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse contexts.
• Ability to develop practical frameworks and recommendations and translate them into implementation.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience in R&D, technology or public sector would be advantageous.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Agency for Science, Technology and Research

MISSION

We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, we develop industry sectors by:

• Integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies;
• Partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth;
• Nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success.

Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond.

VISIONA global leader in science, technology and open innovation

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.