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Ministry of Manpower

Assistant Registrar (Sr Manager/Principal Manager/Asst Director), IAC, LRWD

Ministry of Manpower

Permanent

Closing on 20 Dec 2024

What the role is

At the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), we strive to build a Great Workforce and a Great Workplace. We work to achieve a globally competitive workforce and great workplace, for a cohesive society and a secure economic future for all Singaporeans. Our work transcends the boundaries of our desks – it takes us to real workplaces all over Singapore. We are continually on the lookout for individuals who want to make a difference and impact lives in the core areas of our work. The Industrial Arbitration Court (IAC) was established under the Industrial Relations Act 1960 with the goal of promoting industrial harmony and maintaining fair labor practices. The court primarily handles disputes on employment terms, and the certification of collective agreements. You will assist the Registrar in managing court operations, facilitating the resolution of industrial disputes, and timely certification of collective agreements registered with the court.

What you will be working on

• Vetting through collective agreements and variation applications to ensure that the terms therein comply with labour laws • Assisting in drafting and reviewing court documents or content (such as awards, orders, annual reports, IAC website) • Providing mediation to parties of a trade dispute • Providing administrative support during hearings and proceedings • Supervising and working with a team of executives on the daily operations of the court, including revising existing SOPs • Maintaining and safekeeping court records (such as awards, transcripts, statistical data) • Liaising with government agencies and external parties when required • Continually looking for solutions for the court’s operational efficiency • Exploring and leveraging on technology (such as AI, data visualisation) to improve work processes, and collate/present data

What we are looking for

• Possess tertiary qualification in any discipline and at least 5 years of relevant work experience; • Working knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations practices, or dispute resolution would be an advantage; • Experience in legal, regulatory, enforcement or policy work is preferred • Ability to write clearly and reason compellingly • Timely, analytical, independent and self-motivated

About Ministry of Manpower

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore’s workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM’s policies help enhance the workforce’s profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.