Senior Manager/Manager, HR Planning

Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore seeks an HR professional to support manpower planning and establishment management. You will partner with stakeholders to plan current and future needs, review structures for new initiatives, and maintain accurate records across divisions.

You will also manage budget-based planning, monitor staffing and expenditures, and produce manpower reports and analytics to guide decision-making in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in HR or manpower planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills across the organisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; data visualization tools are a plus.
• Meticulous, resourceful and organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Partner stakeholders to plan current and future manpower requirements.
• Manage establishment changes aligned with headcount and priorities.
• Support organisation structure reviews for new initiatives and growth areas.
• Maintain accurate organisation structure and establishment records.
• Partner Finance on budget-based manpower planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor manpower establishment, staffing levels and expenditure.
• Track manpower movements to support planning and reporting.
• Prepare manpower reports and submissions for management and national surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Data visualization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What the role is:

A*STAR Human Resource 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 Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics and Transformation, HR Operations, Performance & Rewards and HR Business Partners.The HR Planning function oversees organisation-wide manpower planning and establishment management to ensure workforce resources are aligned with organisational priorities and business needs.Purpose:Support the organisation’s manpower planning and establishment management processes by partnering stakeholders to plan, monitor and optimise manpower resources.

What you will be working on:

Key responsibilities:

Manpower Planning and Establishment Management

• Partner stakeholders to plan current and future manpower requirements.
• Manage establishment changes, including the creation, review and optimisation of positions, in line with approved headcount and organisational priorities.
• Support organisational structure reviews for new initiatives and growth areas and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Maintain accurate organisation structure and establishment records.

Manpower Budget and Resource Management

• Partner Finance and stakeholders on budget-based manpower planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor manpower establishment, staffing levels and manpower expenditure to support the effective resource allocation.
• Track manpower movements, including recruitment, transfers and attrition, to support workforce planning and reporting.

Workforce Reporting & Analytics

• Support the review and implementation of manpower policies and frameworks.
• Monitor the distribution and utilisation of manpower resources across divisions and entities.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide insights to support planning and management decision-making.
• Prepare manpower reports, statistics and submissions for management, public service and national manpower surveys.

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in HR and/or manpower planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualisation tools would be preferred.
• Meticulous, resourceful and organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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

MISSIONWe 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.