Senior Executive/ Manager (Appointment)

[Cluster’s Description] The Leadership Development Cluster oversees the Leadership and Talent Development policies and approaches at the Public Service level, to achieve the following key outcomes: • Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow • Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives • One Public Service Leadership with a common purpose, identity and values We do so by ensuring that our leadership development (LD) approaches are fit-for-purpose. This includes how we identify, develop, and engage senior public service leaders as well as emerging leaders on the central leadership programmes (i.e. the Administrative Service and Public Service Leadership Programme). We do so in close partnership with our training partner, the Civil Service College as well as the HR community and leaders across the Public Service.

[Specific Job Responsibilities] • You will drive the management and implementation of HR management framework and policies related to leadership and talent development within the Public Service. • You will formulate, implement, and review appointment processes and strategies to build a strong pipeline of leaders for the public service. This will be done in close partnership with HR Divisions in various public agencies. • You will implement and review HR policy frameworks for appointment to and exit from the Public Service Leadership Programme to ensure that the Service has a pipeline of strong and bold leaders with the right attributes and capabilities. • You will work with key stakeholders to execute and operationalise HR processes/policies which may include the nomination, selection, appointment and exit of officers on the Public Service Leadership Programme.

[Values] We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service. [Work Experience & Competencies] An ideal candidate should preferably have prior experience in any of these HR work, i.e. talent development, HR systems, compensation and benefits and performance management, business partnering. In addition, we are also looking for individual who possess the following: • [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Ability to engage stakeholders effectively to understand their needs and concerns, as well as to involve them in the solutioning process and seek their buy-in to initiatives. You should possess strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills to engage a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including senior management and high-calibre officers. • [Talent Management] Ability to lead the implementation of talent management processes and initiatives to identify, develop and manage talent. You should be open to new ideas or approaches to talent development and be able to translate them into actionable follow up. Able to maximise the effectiveness of the selection process by accurately identifying candidates with the desired leadership competencies, qualities and values of public service leaders to ensure alignment to the leadership strategy. • [HR Policies & Processes] Able to review policies and processes in own area of work with minimal supervision; develop resources to support implementation and adoption of policies and processes. • [Analytics] Strong planning and analytical skills and at ease with leveraging data and research to formulate strategies/solutions. • [Recruitment & Employer Branding] Able to design, review and implement recruitment strategies (sourcing, assessment and selection), and implement improvements to strengthen the branding of the Public Service Leadership Programme. You should also be able to plan, manage projects, initiatives and engagement events. • Knowledge of succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent development, HR systems or business partnering will be advantageous. [Other Traits] • Analytical, resourceful and organised • Meticulous with strong attention for details • Performance-oriented and is able to work under pressure or tight timelines • Self-starter who is able to work independently • Collaborator who is able to work well with others