Senior Manager, Human Resource (Contract)

You will be part of the Corporate Development Division in KidSTART Singapore Ltd. (KSL) tasked to provide the full suite of HR services spanning the full employee lifecycle from recruitment, payroll, performance management to learning and development to support the organisation’s manpower needs. You will partner with business groups to develop and implement HR programmes and services that are critical towards achieving KSL’s vision, mission and strategic thrusts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic review of HR and relevant policies, benchmarking and comparative studies with external agencies to develop effective initiatives.

• Streamline work processes and develop self-help resources for staff to have common HR queries addressed more upstream without the need to approach HR for clarification.

• Execute recruitment activities ranging from job advertisement, shortlisting, facilitating interviews, approval for hiring and onboarding activities.

• Develop KSL’s employee value proposition and brand KSL as an employer of choice

• Work closely with KSL’s appointed HR vendor to ensure effective implementation of HR system workflows and ensure timely update of data captured in the HR system.

• Partner stakeholders to coordinate strategic workforce planning and support transformation efforts.

• Develop career pathways and implement talent management strategies, which includes succession planning, structured deployment.

• Support officers through employee life cycle from on-boarding to off-boarding

Competencies required

Functional/Technical Competencies

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in the area of Human Resource

• Preferably a Degree in Human Resource, Psychology, Business or related disciplines, or with relevant HR experience.

• Knowledge of the Singapore labour laws and related legislations e.g. Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), CPF Act, etc., would be advantageous

• Familiarity with the public sector HR policies would be an advantage.

• Up to date with the latest HR analytics and digitalisation tools in the HR space to support HR planning and enhance HR functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Generic Competencies

• Passionate, quick-to-learn, resilient and possessing a positive work attitude. Able to work under tight deadlines independently and efficiently. Experience working in a start-up would be advantageous.

• Team player who is resourceful and takes initiative in his/her work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information.

• Meticulous, paying attention to detail and accuracy.