Senior Manager / Manager (HR Governance) (3-year contract)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is seeking an HR professional to implement and manage conduct and discipline policies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under tight timelines. This role involves partner engagement, case management, and process reviews to promote ethical behavior in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in HR, ideally 3+ years in conduct and discipline.
• Ability to work independently and in teams under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies on conduct and discipline across the organisation.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct.
• Manage case reviews and recommend disciplinary actions.
• Conduct process reviews for improved effectiveness.
• Analyze trends for policy reviews and develop preventive initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Resourceful

Motivated

Job description

Overview

A*STAR HR Division's vision is to develop all staff to their fullest potential and to help them make meaningful contributions to their department, to the organisation and to Singapore. A*STAR HR aspires to provide valued HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best talent to help A*STAR achieve its mission.

The HR Division comprises the Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics, HR Operations, HR Partners departments and the People Development and Planning Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and frameworks on conduct and discipline, such as the Code of Conduct, Disciplinary Framework, and Grievance Policy, across the organisation
• Partner key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure compliance to and build awareness and understanding of the Code of Conduct
• Perform case management, which includes reviewing the outcomes of investigations and providing recommendations of disciplinary actions
• Conduct process reviews and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
• Analyse and identify trends to aid policy reviews and develop preventive measures and initiatives to promote desirable organisational behaviours, values and ethics

Requirements

• Relevant experience in HR, with preferably at least 3 years of experience in conduct and discipline
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and motivated
• Able to work independently and in a team to deliver outcomes under tight timelines