Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (HR Business Partner)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking an HR Business Partner to support Defence Executive Officers (DXOs) within assigned departments. You will lead end-to-end career management, advise on career progression and development, and align HR initiatives with organisational objectives.

The role requires strong HR knowledge, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex cases while upholding policy compliance. Applicants with relevant HR experience are welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resources or related field.
• Prior relevant HR experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HR policies and processes is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytic skills.
• Independent, proactive, and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR business partner to stakeholders in assigned department(s), providing strategic HR guidance and support
• Manage comprehensive career management functions for DXOs, including career planning, progression pathways, and talent development initiatives
• Provide expert career advisory services to DXOs on their professional development and advancement opportunities
• Review, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to ensure current best practices and compliance
• Implement effective knowledge management systems and processes for the branch
• Perform secretariat duties for designated Committee, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up actions

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HR or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

You perform the role of a Human Resources (HR) business partner to the relevant stakeholders in the assigned department(s). You will manage the end-to-end career management functions for Defence Executive Officers (DXOs) in these department(s), and act as a career advisor to them on their career progression and developmental needs.

What The Role Is

You perform the role of a Human Resources (HR) business partner to the relevant stakeholders in the assigned department(s). You will manage the end-to-end career management functions for Defence Executive Officers (DXOs) in these department(s), and act as a career advisor to them on their career progression and developmental needs.

What You Will Be Working On

• Serve as HR business partner to stakeholders in assigned department(s), providing strategic HR guidance and support
• Manage comprehensive career management functions for DXOs, including career planning, progression pathways, and talent development initiatives
• Provide expert career advisory services to DXOs on their professional development and advancement opportunities
• Review, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures to ensure current best practices and compliance
• Implement effective knowledge management systems and processes for the branch
• Perform secretariat duties for designated Committee, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up actions

Challenge(s)

• Balancing the departments' interests with that of the larger organisation's objectives whilst maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Managing increasingly complex and multi-dimensional cases in a thoughtful yet professional and timely manner

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Human Resources or a related field
• Prior relevant work experience in human resource or a related field is preferred
• Being conversant with various HR policies and processes is advantageous
• Good problem solving, stakeholder management, communications and analysis skills
• Independent, proactive and able to multi-task

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.