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Housing and Development Board

Administrative Manager

Housing and Development Board

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 31 May 2025

What the role is

The mission of Housing & Development Board (HDB) is to provide affordable, quality housing and a great living environment where communities thrive. To achieve its mission, HDB aims to be data-driven to the core and adopt evidence-based decision making in developing better housing policies service, improving service delivery and optimising operations. We are seeking an exceptional Administrative Manager to join our Information Services Group (ISG) and drive excellence across our administrative functions.

What you will be working on

As the Administrative Manager, you'll be part of the ISG HR team to oversee critical work such as manpower resource management, staff training & development, budgeting, and management of office facilities. This multifaceted role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our group’s success.

What we are looking for

Human Resource Management: • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with various stakeholders to attract top talent • Manage the onboarding and offboarding experiences for staff, interns, and augmented resources • Design and execute outreach events and recruitment talks to elevate ISG's employer branding in tech hiring • Design and implement innovative HR strategies and initiatives to improve employee experience and staff retention • Handle the procurement and management of high-quality augmented resources to ensure a stable and continued supply of manpower resources • Manage supplier relationships and performance to maintain excellence in their service delivery • Manage manpower budgets and forecast future resource needs to support ISG's growth Staff Training & Development: • Champion learning, competency development, and career growth opportunities for staff • Plan and execute the annual staff learning needs analysis exercise • Curate and coordinate cutting-edge training programs to enhance staff’s technical competencies • Optimise training budgets to maximise learning outcomes Management of Office Facilities • Oversee office facility management, including innovative office renovations and modernisation projects • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations through effective management of office supplies, office assets and office facilities • Forecast and oversee office operations budgets. We want you if you have: • At least 3 years of experience in administrative management, preferably in a technology-focused environment • Good problem-solving skills and a good team player • Possess a strategic mindset and understand the broader implications of their work on the organisation’s success • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Experience and skills in productivity software such as MS365, MS Copilot, PowerPlatform, PowerBI is preferred but not mandatory Join us in shaping the future of ISG and driving excellence in public service. Successful candidates will be offered a 1+1 year contract in the first instance. Find out more about a career with HDB at www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/about-us/careers All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.