The job holder will be part of a dynamic HR team responsible to build and strengthen the performance and total rewards strategies and plans for officers in the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The team manages performance management and total rewards to ensure that officers are motivated to maximise their performance and potential with SFA.
Singapore Food Agency
Manager (Total Rewards & Performance)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 10 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
The job scope will be as follows:
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop or review HR policies and initiatives to develop and retain high performing officers, so that they are able to achieve their fullest potential in line with organisational objectives.
Develop, review and implement robust performance management framework, policies, and processes, that drive employee engagement, development and organisational performance. Manage the end-to-end for annual performance appraisal cycle, as well as ranking and promotion exercise. Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payment of annual performance bonus and merit increment.
Develop, review and implement compensation related policies, frameworks and processes. Conduct regular salary reviews and benchmarking studies to develop SFA’s reward strategies and policies, while ensuring that they remain market competitive and effective in attracting, motivating and retaining employees.
What we are looking for
Requirements
Relevant work experience in the field of compensation & benefits and/or performance management in the government sector
Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
Ability to engage and establish rapport with stakeholders, senior management and contributors at all levels of the organisation
Ability to work independently and in a team
Meticulous, resourceful and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Work Location
SFA HQ @JEM
About your application process
This job is closing on 10 Mar 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 Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.
About Singapore Food Agency
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health.
The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.
Learn more about Singapore Food Agency