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Ministry of Manpower

Manager/Senior Manager, Operations Policy & Planning Department, LRWD

Ministry of Manpower

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 28 Feb 2025

What the role is

This role offers an incredible opportunity to influence employment practices at a national level, fostering workplace harmony, and improving the workplace experience for all. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and work on challenging, meaningful issues, we'd love to hear from you!

What you will be working on

• Review, enhance, and develop operational policies and frameworks related to enforcement and dispute management, ensuring seamless implementation in line with policy intent while raising employment standards. • Analyze and assess diverse employment cases (e.g., sick leave, overtime pay, notice period), applying a deep understanding of law and policy to ensure fair resolutions that reflect the true intent of the legislation. • Support key tripartite platforms and committees by collaborating with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to develop new policies and review tripartite positions. • Partner Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) to build progressive workplaces and Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) to resolve employment disputes amicably. • Draft impactful public communications, including replies to parliamentary questions, media queries, and concerns from the public, while helping to shape the narrative on employment law and policy.

What we are looking for

• A curious and driven individual, ready to bring fresh perspectives and creativity to the table. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for critical thinking and uncovering innovative solutions to complex challenges. • Self-starter who thrives in an independent work environment, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality results. • Excellent communicator with outstanding writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills, able to clearly convey ideas and build strong relationships. • Collaborative team player, eager to contribute to a cohesive and dynamic team environment while working towards common goals. • A passion for making a real difference, with a genuine desire to contribute to the betterment of workplaces and the workforce in Singapore.

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.