You are responsible for driving strategic workforce planning and Human Resource (HR) Master-planning for the HR Job Family in MINDEF/SAF, while managing Job Evaluation frameworks and overseeing HR Shared Service delivery.

Assistant Director (Strategic Workforce Planning)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 19 Jun 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Drive strategic workforce planning and HR Master-planning to meet operational demands
- Maintain and enhance Job Evaluation framework to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
- Develop and implement flexible manpower contracting mechanisms and frameworks
- Oversee HR Shared Service provider's delivery of payroll, benefits, claims processing and allowance services
- Negotiate and manage cost-effective HR services with service providers
Challenge(s)
- Balancing stakeholders' conflicting priorities while maintaining organisational objectives
What we are looking for
- At least 6 years of working experience in HR, strategy and planning domains
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with Korn Ferry Job Evaluation Methodology is advantageous
- Knowledge in procurement process is advantageous
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.