Senior Manager, Human Resource Business Partners

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry Of Social And Family Development (MSF) invites a Senior Manager, HR Business Partners to drive strategic partnerships, align HR strategies with ministry priorities, and act as trusted advisers to line divisions.

You will lead workforce planning, manage employee relations, and support change initiatives to deliver a people-centric public service in Singapore.

Join a inclusive, growth-oriented team with development opportunities and a commitment to building a future-ready workforce.

Qualifications

• Background in Human Resources or related field with 3+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Ability to diagnose organisational issues and propose evidence-based solutions.
• Strong relationship management and communications across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic partnerships with line divisions to address HR needs.
• Guide policy interpretation and advisory on complex situations.
• Lead organisational change initiatives including leadership transitions and upskilling.
• Support performance, career development, and talent deployment plans.

Skills

HR knowledge

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Data analysis

Job description

What the role is:

Join Us at MSF – A Meaningful, People-Centric Career in HR!At MSF, our mission is to nurture and build resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society. We offer meaningful and impactful people-centric careers in the design and delivery of policies, services and programmes. We are an all-inclusive and family friendly workplace where career growth is prioritised through a comprehensive suite of development opportunities to help our officers succeed today as well as be future-ready. We do this through various formal and informal learning and development programmes for officers to build different competencies and gain diverse work experiences within MSF, the Public as well as the Social Service Sectors.As part of our Human Resource Division, you will join a team that is focused on transforming ourselves into trusted advisers, strategic partners, and future-enablers to deliver seamless, personalised HR experiences that attract, motivate, develop, retain quality talent, and make MSF a great place to work.

About the Role

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and driving organisational impact? We are looking for a Senior Manager, HR Business Partners to join MSF's Human Resource Division. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and key enabler of organisational success by building strong strategic partnerships with line divisions to address human capital concerns, support strategic manpower plans, and align HR strategies with ministry priorities and whole-of-government initiatives.

What you will be working on:

• Strategic Business Partnership: Build trusted relationships with business leaders through structured engagements on their business model, strategic priorities and growth plans, acting as a strategic advisor on complex organisational challenges including restructuring, talent management, and complex employee relations issues including workplace conflicts, grievances and disciplinary matters. You will also provide data-driven insights on organisational health metrics, talent pipeline health and engagement levels.
• HR Policy Stewardship: Serve as the primary point of contact for divisions seeking clarification on HR policies and practices, provide expert advice on complex situations while maintaining flexibility for operational differences. Contribute to policy development by gathering perspectives from stakeholders, translating operational insights into actionable policy suggestions, and maintaining regular touchpoints with the policy team.
• Change Management: Partner with line divisions to plan and execute organisational change initiatives, including leadership transitions, structural reorganisations, and interventions such as training, upskilling and career transitions.
• Workforce Performance and Development: Engage proactively with division leaders to drive a robust performance management culture by supporting leaders in performance & ranking process and managing underperformance effectively. You will also work closely with divisions to develop holistic career development and deployment plans for staff, facilitating internal movements, succession planning and capability building to ensure a healthy talent pipeline and a motivated, future-ready workforce.

What we are looking for:

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Background in Human Resources, Business Administration or related disciplines, with at least 3 years of working experience with relevant HR knowledge, including experience in strategic workforce planning and employee relations.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to diagnose complex organisational issues, generate creative customised solutions and evaluate approaches objectively.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to connect HR initiatives with organisational outcome, interpret data and make evidence-based recommendations that align with business and organisational strategy.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and navigate complex and sensitive situations with diverse stakeholders across all organisational levels.

Generic Competencies

• A curious and continuous learning mindset with the genuine interest in understanding the business, staying current with HR trends and proactively pursue HR knowledge, skills development and new capabilities.
• Team player with ability to communicate effectively, engage different stakeholders and build rapport across all levels.

If you are passionate about making a difference through people and are ready to take on a strategic HR role in the public sector, we would love to hear from you.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Join Us at MSF for a Meaningful, People-Centric Career!At MSF, our mission is to nurture and build resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society. We offer meaningful and impactful people-centric careers in the design and delivery of policies, services and programmes. We are an all-inclusive and family friendly workplace where career growth is prioritised through a comprehensive suite of development opportunities to help our officers succeed today as well as be future-ready. We do this through various formal and informal learning and development programmes for officers to build different competencies and gain diverse work experiences within MSF, the Public as well as the Social Service Sectors.