Assistant Manager – Department of Human Resource

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026

As Singapore's first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is as a polytechnic for all ages, we prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready, and world ready for the transformation of Singapore. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

[What you will be working on]

Day-to-Day HR Operations & Business Process Review

• Review and redesign HR processes to improve efficiency, service delivery and employee experience
• Partner stakeholders to streamline workflows and strengthen operational effectiveness through systems, process and policy improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging data, insights and technology. Adopt the use of digital tech tools to automate and streamline operational work
• Handle day-to-day operational work across employee lifecycle

Projects & Change Implementation

• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects, including policy rollout, system enhancements and transformation initiatives
• Manage project timelines, stakeholders and deliverables to ensure successful implementation
• Champion change management and adoption across stakeholders

HR Policy & Benefits Management

• Lead end-to-end review and implementation of HR policies, with a focus on staff benefits (e.g. leave and flex work)
• Analyse trends, benchmark best practices and recommend enhancements to ensure policies remain relevant, competitive and employee-centric
• Provide advisory support to stakeholders on HR policies and benefits matters

[What we are looking for]

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in HR operations, benefits and/or policy work
• Demonstrated experience in project management, business process improvement, policy review and implementation
• Familiarity with Workday will be an advantage
• Familiarity with Public Sector Human Resource policies, practices and guidelines will be an advantage
• IHRP certification preferred

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.