Deputy Director

**[What the role is]**

As Deputy Director of Human Resources, you will lead strategic HR initiatives and oversee comprehensive human resource operations whilst providing expert advice to senior management on workforce planning, and organisational development.

**[What you will be working on]**

**Strategic Leadership**
- Drive strategic HR initiatives that align with organisational goals
- Partner with stakeholders, including senior management to optimise organisational structure and resource allocation

**Performance Management**
- Oversee performance management systems and annual review exercise

**Scholarships**
- Oversee scholarship programme and selection framework

**Learning & Development**
- Spearhead learning and development strategies to enhance organisational capabilities
- Oversee overseas training programmes and study awards
- Collaborate with divisions to develop targeted training plans aligned with competency frameworks

**HR Operations & Governance**
- Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, compensation, benefits and employee relations
- Manage HR budget and resource allocation.
- Lead HR transformation initiatives and process improvements
- Provide data-driven insights through HR analytics
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements, including audit preparations and investigations
- Review and update HR policies in line with PSD guidelines
- Handle code of conduct and disciplinary matters

**Compensation & Benefits**
- Administer implementation of salary reviews and bonuses
- Develop and implement skills allowance frameworks
- Oversee and enhance benefits administration
- Manage union relations and negotiations
- Monitor manpower costs and budgeting

**[What we are looking for]**

**Experience**
- Preferably at least 10 years of HR experience with at least 3 years of managing a team
- Proven track record in strategic HR management
- Experience in public sector HR preferred

**Competencies/Skills**
- [Strategic Workforce Planning]
Ability to plan for future workforce capacity and capability to achieve organisation goals. This includes the ability to proactively identify and manage the impact of workforce risks to the organisation.
- [Ops Tech Planning & Solutioning]
Ability to establish and manage effective and efficient HR management systems and leverage new technology to enhance HR operations and service delivery.
- [Data Analytics & Insights]
Ability to use data and analytics across a range of HR functions to generate insights for forward planning.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders
- Effective people developer and the ability to nurture staff
- Demonstrates strong capability in translating strategic policies into operational excellence, with proven ability to drive initiatives from conceptualisation through to successful implementation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good writing skills
- Experience in change management and process improvement