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Sentosa Development Corporation

Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Sentosa Development Corporation

Permanent

Closing on 31 Aug 2025

What the role is

You will lead a team to provide HR business partnering support to the Divisions on strategic and operational HR matters in the areas of recruitment, retention, performance management, disciplinary matters, employee relations and manpower budgeting.

What you will be working on

• Partner with assigned Division Directors to oversee their HR needs, including workforce planning, recruitment, retention, building of competencies, managing change especially in organizational design and/or restructure, alignment of employees to meet business objectives. • Directly responsible for the full spectrum of HR matters for the Divisions under your charge. • Partner with internal and external stake holders to deliver HR strategic goals while meeting operational HR requirements. • Anchor the manpower budgeting cycle encompassing correlation of manpower budget requests, rationalisation of headcounts etc. • Assist to review HR policies based on an understanding of business priorities and provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to stakeholders. • Proactively identify gaps in the existing processes, propose and drive changes necessary to establish good HR practices, processes and service delivery. • Act as the Industrial Relation Officer to Union and continuously work to bridge any gaps between management and staff including grievance handling, mediate and resolve staff and people issues and conduct investigations where necessary. • Manage all disciplinary issues and work with business unit to conduct counselling where required. • Participate in meetings with respective divisions and proactively provide inputs in the development of business and operational plans/initiatives.

What we are looking for

• At least 15 years of HR Business Partnering/HR Generalist experience, including at least 5 years in leading a small team of HR staff • Confident business partner with the ability to build and maintain constant rapport with the business at a strategic level and be hands-on when required • Being conversant with full spectrum of HR functions • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills • Working knowledge in employee relations case management and good understanding of local employment laws • Data driven and analytical in problem solving • Knowledge of public service guidelines preferred

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management and promotion of the Sentosa Island as a resort destination for locals and tourists. Under the care of SDC, the island went through a makeover to become a premier getaway with multi-faceted appeal. From business conventions to beach parties, Sentosa caters to an extensive range of needs and interests. SDC has evolved and grown over the years. It currently oversees the following business and commercial units – Sentosa Leisure Management Pte Ltd, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Mount Faber Leisure Group.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Aug 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Sentosa Development Corporation or the wider Public Service.