M to SM, HR Policy & Systems (Compensation & Policy)

[What the role is]

This role drives the design and implementation of HR policies, compensation strategy and structure within the Board to attract, motivate and retain talents.

[What you will be working on]

Main responsibilities:

HR Policies:

• Regular review of HR policies to ensure relevance and staff engagement based on organisational objectives and employee needs

• Ensure compliance and alignment of HR policies to whole of government policies where required
• Manage and systematically document institutional knowledge and documentation of policy implementation, including deviation cases
• Plan and enhance communication toolkit to employees and supervisors for effective application of policies
• Manage HR policy changes as part of Workday setup management

Compensation and Benefits:

• Oversee and manage a competitive and total rewards strategy that will attract and retain talent
• Develop, refine and deliver compensation & benefits policy and structures across STB HQ and Regional Offices
• Conduct regular salary reviews and benchmarking studies to ensure market relevance and competitiveness 
• Custodian of STB's manpower budget to ensure effective utilisation and planning to support STB's vision and growth
• Manage compensation planning process in the Workday system

Union partnership:

• Manage relationship with Union through regular engagement and Collective Agreement negotiations 

Undertake ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned

[What we are looking for]

• At least 8 years of experience in HR policy formulation and practice, with knowledge of varied HR functional areas, in particular Compensation and Benefits
• Good understanding of public service HR practice and guidelines would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and able to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• 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

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.