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Singapore Tourism Board

Assistant Director to Deputy Director, Human Resource Development

Singapore Tourism Board

Permanent

Closing on 29 Aug 2025

What the role is

You will oversee three HR functions to contribute towards a thriving leadership and organisational culture, to contribute to STB's mission and vision:

1. Talent management and leadership development;
2. Learning and development;
3. Organisation development

What you will be working on

You will lead the Human Resource Development department to spearhead initiatives and review policies that nurture future leaders and create an engaging, growth-oriented culture. In this role, you'll work closely the management team to shape STB's future, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous growth across our diverse workforce.

1. Lead Talent Management and Leadership Development by:

  • Creating and implementing engaging leadership programmes that inspire growth and excellence

  • Supporting regular review of succession plans to build our leadership pipeline

  • Forging strong networks across government agencies to expand development opportunitiesCrafting forward-thinking HR policies and career development options that retain and develop high performing officers

  • Crafting forward-thinking HR policies and career development options that retain and develop high performing officers

2. Drive Learning & Development through:

  • Oversee innovative learning policies and processes that foster self-directed development and continuous learning

  • Build strategic partnerships with government agencies and external training partners

  • Curate learning resources for professional growth, including impactful onboarding experiences for new hires, that align with our competency framework

3. Strengthen Organisation Development by:

  • Monitoring and improving key drivers of employee engagement, to support holistic employee well-being at the workplace

  • Analysing organisational climate surveys to implement effective corporate action plans

  • Orchestrating engaging staff events that enhance our corporate culture, from recreational activities to leadership dialogues

  • Delivering meaningful townhalls and corporate communications

What we are looking for

  • Preferably - Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience

  • Strong domain expertise in Talent Management and Development, Learning and Development, and Organisation Development 

  • Able to translate and drive policy from review/development to implementation

  • Strong analytical skills and able to deliver results through and with the team

  • Strong communications skills, including good written skills

  • Strong team player and good stakeholder management skills; able to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders

  • An enthusiastic and driven self-starter, and able to think innovatively to improve current states

  • Have an interest/passion in HR and able to adapt market trends for STB

  • Showing good business acumen, analytical thinking and judgement     

  • Working effectively within STB to achieve results

  • Working effectively with stakeholders outside STB

  • Serving with heart, commitment and purpose

  • Being innovative and learning continuously

  • Driving outcomes by thinking strategically with a transformational mindset

  • Driving outcomes by stewarding resources and building future-ready capabilities

  • Inspiring, developing, and enabling people

Application Status: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks from the closing date of this job posting. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    About Singapore Tourism Board

    The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. Our success comes from working as one STB team in an environment of trust, openness, fun and care. What can you expect as part of #TeamSTB? • Professional and Personal development: We provide structured training and initiatives aimed at equipping you with a well-rounded set of competencies to excel in your career. • Staff benefits: We offer flexible work arrangement, family care leave and wellness programmes to enable you to achieve a healthy level of work-life effectiveness. Award-winning Workplace • Public Sector Employer of Choice: (2nd) 2014, 2nd (2015) and 1st (2016) • Singapore's Top 100 Leading Graduate Employers: Winner - Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Sector (2021) • NS Mark (Gold) Accreditation For more information on STB, please visit https://www.stb.gov.sg.

    About your application process

    This job is closing on 29 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 Singapore Tourism Board or the wider Public Service.