Senior Specialist, Talent

ARMSTRONG INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporation in Singapore is seeking a Talent Development Manager to enhance leadership capabilities and manage talent acquisition for senior roles. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in HR with a focus on talent management, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence without authority. Responsibilities include designing leadership initiatives and managing performance processes, offering a dynamic work environment focused on strategic talent development.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of HR experience focusing on talent development and management.
• Proven success in managing end-to-end learning and talent cycles.
• Experience in senior-level hiring within multi-site manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement leadership development initiatives.
• Support talent processes including performance management and succession planning.
• Source and assess talent for senior roles.

Skills

Talent management

Stakeholder engagement

Influence without authority

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

HRP-CP, CIPD or similar certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

HR systems and data visualization tools

Job description

This position will support the end-to-end design and delivery of enterprise-level talent management and development strategies that build leadership bench strength and drive a high-performing, future-ready workforce. It will also support strategic talent acquisition efforts for senior-level roles and manage talent-related reporting and analytics.

This role suits a hands-on talent professional who enjoys turning analytics into action, can influence without formal authority and is looking to progress into a Talent Business Partner or COE leadership path.

Key Duties and Job Responsibilities

1. Talent Development (40%)

• Support the design and implementation of scalable leadership development initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Coordinate needs analysis, development plans and execution, and vendor/partner engagement
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, usage, and business impact
• Curate or co-create bite-sized, experiential learning solutions that encourage learner ownership
• Facilitate train-the-trainer, onboarding, and leadership workshops where needed
• Toolkits for managers: Create simple guides and resources so people leaders can coach and develop their teams confidently

2. Talent Management (40%)

• Support cyclical talent processes including performance management, succession planning and talent reviews
• Prepare talent insights, dashboards and recommendations to support talent planning and organizational design
• Track and maintain data quality of leadership pipelines, HiPo development plans and mobility tracking, ensuring profiles, readiness flags and career aspirations are up to date
• Contribute to ongoing evolution of the talent framework, competencies and career paths across functions
• Support change management and communication efforts relating to talent practices
• Change support: Drive communication and quick reference guides that demystify talent processes for managers and employees

3. Strategic Talent Acquisition (20%)

• Source, engage and assess talent for senior roles
• Support employer branding initiatives in collaboration with HRBPs and Corporate Communications
• Maintain and improve data accuracy and timeliness of TA reporting and dashboards
• Contribute to early careers and internship programming and partnerships

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field; HRP-CP, CIPD or similar certification an advantage
• 6 to 8 years of HR experience with focus on talent development, talent management or internal talent consulting
• Proven experience managing end-to-end learning and/or talent/performance cycles, with demonstrated impact
• Exposure to senior-level hiring in multi-site manufacturing preferred

Leadership/Behavioral Skills

• Collaborative and stakeholder-savvy: Able to engage across diverse internal and external stakeholders to co-create and deliver
• Growth mindset: Self-motivated learner who keeps up with HR and business trends
• Influence without authority: Builds trust, persuades with data and credibility
• Outcome-oriented: Prioritizes effectively, manages ambiguity and drives to results
• Data-driven mindset: Turns HR data into clear stories and next steps
• Agility & resilience: Thrives in change, pivots quickly and helps others do the same

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); knowledge of HR systems and data visualization tools a plus
• Skilled in learning design, facilitation, and instructional approaches
• Familiar with talent frameworks, competency models, 9-box grid, performance and succession tools
• Comfortable facilitating small group sessions and advising leaders across cultures
• Capable in basic data storytelling, dashboarding and analysis