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Government Technology Agency

Government Technology Agency

Deputy Director, Lead People Business Partner

Permanent
Closing on 29 Jan 2026

What the role is

Job Description Summary
The People Organisation Division (POD) is the GovTech division that oversees and promotes our human resources. It is in charge of fostering the holistic development and enrichment of our employees, both individually and as a team.

We are seeking a people person to join us as a Lead People Business Partner. You will strive to align business objectives with people priorities and be the point of contact for assigned business units. You will represent POD in a professional, consultative and collaborative manner. Your success in this role will be based on your ability to be an employee champion, change agent, and trusted advisor.

What you will be working on

  • Partner the business on all their people-related needs across the full spectrum of HR.

  • Provide advice on HR issues, work closely with business and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and enhance employee engagement.

  • Promote business ownership of talent and coach managers on managing their employees' career and leadership development.

  • Gather ground sensing on people-related needs and be the employee advocate. Balance the needs of the organization priorities with the employees' needs and deliver value-added services to the business and employees through partnerships and with the CoEs.

  • In collaboration with the business and also within POD, build, raise and develop a competent and multi-disciplinary workforce.

  • Drive organizational excellence and optimization through efficient and effective management of HR initiatives, integrating them into the business to achieve desired objectives.

  • Manage and resolve employee relations issues throughout the employee life cycle.

What we are looking for

  • Above 10 years of experience in HR business partnering with Senior Leaders.

  • Good knowledge and understanding of full spectrum of HR.

  • Strategic mindset and perspective, comfortable with ambiguity with the ability to diagnose current state, anticipate future needs and recommend forward approaches.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills in building rapport and trusting relationship with various stakeholders.

  • Strong communication and pursuasion skills with the ability to influence without authority.

  • Resourceful and pragmatic with a solution-focused attitude.

  • Collaborate and work as a team to drive optimal results.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Jan 2026.

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 Government Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.


About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

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