Strategic HR & Succession Planning Manager

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a role focused on manpower planning, HR operations, and succession planning for the Formation. You will work with commanders, HR practitioners and stakeholders to ensure the right people and capabilities meet operational needs.

The position involves supervising HR operations, overseeing recognitions, manpower data analysis, training requirements, and process improvements through digitalisation and AI-enabled tools, while aligning with policy guidance and budget

Qualifications

• Education in Human Resource or related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of working experience, preferably handling HR matters across different personnel populations at the managerial level.
• Prior experience in manpower planning, succession planning and HR operations preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic manpower environment.
• Ability to interpret manpower data and manpower policies.
• Sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day HR and administrative branch operations
• Oversee recognition and awards, service injury report submissions, administrative nominations, course and training-related manpower matters
• Analyse manpower data and recommend actionable manpower interventions
• Monitor the training and development requirements of personnel
• Improve and redesign processes through digitalisation, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools
• Translate policy requirements into practical HR processes and guidance for commanders and HR practitioners
• Work with the Finance Officer in the management of funds allocated to the Formation
• Consolidate, track, and monitor projected expenditure and funding requirements from sub-units
• Support the drafting of testimonials for outgoing personnel and annual award submissions
• Embracing a culture of excellence while balancing competing manpower requirements, operational demands and resource constraints across the Formation
• Navigating a complex HR and manpower ecosystem which requires a strong understanding of the organisational HR policies, manpower systems and processes
• Balancing people, policy and operational requirements while maintaining the integrity of HR processes and stakeholder interests

Education

Education in Human Resource or related field

Job description

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a role focused on manpower planning, HR operations, and succession planning for the Formation. You will work with commanders, HR practitioners and stakeholders to ensure the right people and capabilities meet operational needs.

The position involves supervising HR operations, overseeing recognitions, manpower data analysis, training requirements, and process improvements through digitalisation and AI-enabled tools, while aligning with policy guidance and budget