Total 9 programme director job vacancies in Human Resources category in Singapore

Stagwell does recruiting differently — and we're evolving it even further. 

As we scale globally, we are building a central Talent Acquisition team at the Stagwell level to support recruiting needs across the global segments. This model expands reach, deepens expertise, and enables fast, flexible support for our agencies where it matters most: finding and hiring exceptional talent. 

The Director, Talent Acquisition — APAC is the regional recruiting lead across Asia-Pacific. This role carries both strategic and operational ownership of the region's recruiting function — setting direction, leading a team, and serving as the senior recruiting partner to agency and segment leadership across APAC markets. You will report into the Vice President, Global Recruitment, Media & Commerce and partner closely with peer regional leads, segment recruiting leads and central TA colleagues globally. 

Success in this position requires the ability to operate as both a regional leader and a hands-on recruiter— setting the recruiting strategy for APAC, developing and managing a team, advising executives on talent strategy, and personally owning high-impact searches as the market requires. 

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a modern, scalable recruiting function across one of Stagwell's fastest-growing regions. Together, you will help create something meaningfully different: a unified talent engine that elevates how we find, deploy, and grow exceptional talent across APAC and the broader global segments. 

Responsibilities 

Regional Recruiting Leadership & Talent Ownership 

• Serve as the regional recruiting lead across APAC, owning end-to-end recruitment delivery, team leadership, and accountability for hiring outcomes across the region 

• Build, lead, and develop a team of recruiters across APAC markets, setting clear expectations, performance standards, and a culture of excellence 

• Provide segment-level recruiting support across Media and Commerce and other agencies as needed, including direct ownership of high-priority, hard-to-fill, or executive-level searches 

• Build, maintain, and activate deep talent benches across media, commerce, and other disciplines, aligned to both agency-specific and segment-wide needs in APAC 

• Leverage established candidate relationships, advanced sourcing strategies, and market mapping to accelerate pipelines and reduce time to fill across the region 

• Maintain a strong, current understanding of agency operating models, role definitions, and evolving capability requirements across APAC markets 

Stakeholder Partnership & Executive Advisory 

• Act as the senior recruiting partner to agency and segment leadership across APAC, providing strategic guidance, accountability, and visibility into regional hiring activity 

• Lead structured intake and planning conversations with HR and business leaders to align on role design, priority setting, and hiring timelines across APAC 

• Provide regular, executive-level updates on regional hiring progress, risks, pipeline health, and market dynamics 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency and segment leadership on talent availability, workforce planning, and competitive positioning across APAC markets 

• Partner closely with peer regional leads, business leadership, and central TA colleagues to ensure alignment, collaboration, and effective deployment of resources across the wider TA organization 

Market Intelligence & Talent Insight 

• Own and deliver market intelligence for roles across APAC, including candidate supply, competitive activity, salary bands, and regional dynamics across key markets  

• Advise leaders on compensation insights, role calibration, and hiring feasibility across priority APAC markets 

• Translate market insight into actionable recommendations that inform hiring strategy and decision-making at both the agency and segment level 

Team Development & Operational Excellence 

• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and manage APAC-based recruiters, building a high-performing regional team aligned to central TA standards 

• Set and reinforce recruiting standards, expectations, and best practices across the APAC region 

• Act as a visible leader within the region, modeling strong stakeholder partnership, candidate experience, and operational rigor 

• Drive efficiencies through resource deployment, process improvement, and the application of AI and automation 

Enterprise & Central TA Contribution 

• Contribute to the design and execution of global and segment-level recruiting strategy in partnership with Talent Acquisition Leadership 

• Develop proactive talent pipelines in priority APAC markets aligned to near-term hiring needs and long-term business growth 

• Support broader central TA initiatives, tools, and capability-building efforts 

• Manage relationships with senior-level stakeholders across the region and globally 

• Any other recruiting or projects as determined by the VP, Global Recruitment, Media & Commerce and/or Chief Recruiting Officer 

Qualifications 

• 15+ years of progressive recruiting experience within media, commerce, marketing, or agency environments, with significant experience in APAC markets 

• Proven experience leading and managing a recruiting team, including setting direction, developing talent, and driving accountability for outcomes 

• Demonstrated success serving as a senior recruiting partner to executive leaders, with accountability for regional hiring outcomes 

• Ability to balance team leadership, strategic advisory, and hands-on recruiting execution as the region requires 

• Experience owning recruiting delivery across multiple markets or business units, with the ability to flex resources across competing priorities 

• Strong understanding of agency operating models, role architecture, and capability needs within Advertising Services 

• Deep knowledge of APAC talent markets, including regional compensation dynamics, candidate supply, and competitive landscape 

• Experience working in matrixed, multi-brand, or global organizations with cross-regional collaboration 

• Ability to translate market and talent intelligence into clear, actionable guidance for leaders 

• Hands-on experience with ATS and recruiting technologies; iCIMS preferred 

About Stagwell 

At Stagwell, you will work with one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. With 14,000+ specialists in 40+ countries, we harness the power of culture-moving creativity to build brand distinction and unique value across the entire marketing ecosystem. By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights, and strategic consulting solutions, Stagwell drives creative excellence, business growth, and measurable return on marketing investment for 1,700+ clients worldwide. 

We realize and appreciate that our competitive advantage is driven by our talent. Our ability to attract and retain world-class creative and technology-focused talent, in all markets, at all levels, is what ultimately delivers the greatest value to our clients. At the end of the day, we want this to be a place where top talent and industry disruptors do the best work of their lives for some of the world's most ambitious brands. 

Job Summary

The Director, Talent Solutions Delivery & Regional Acceleration, defines and leads the global operating model for delivering high-impact, customized talent solutions that address regional and business-specific needs at scale.

This role is accountable for translating enterprise talent strategy into effective regional execution, ensuring the right balance between global consistency and local customization. It serves as a critical engine for enabling capability building, leadership development, and culture activation across high-growth, strategically important markets.

Leading a global team of senior Talent Solutions Leads, the Director builds a high-performing solutioning organization that delivers fast, scalable, and business-relevant outcomes beyond the global program catalog. The role operates with strong enterprise influence, shaping demand, driving prioritization, and ensuring focus on the highest-impact work.

Main Responsibilities

Strategy & Operating Model Leadership

• Define and continuously evolve the global and regional talent solutions delivery model, including clear frameworks for when to deploy custom vs. standardized solutions

• Translate enterprise talent priorities into scalable regional execution strategies, ensuring alignment and measurable impact

• Establish governance, engagement models, and prioritization frameworks with Talent Partnering, People COEs, and business leaders

• Identify recurring patterns across regions and convert insights into scalable frameworks, playbooks, and reusable solution architectures

• Influence enterprise thinking on how talent solutions are designed, deployed, and scaled across the organization

Enterprise-Level Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of senior solutioning leaders, building a high-performing, agile, and consultative organization

• Set and uphold high standards for solution quality, speed, innovation, and business relevance

• Drive capability building in strategic consulting, experience design, AI-enabled solutioning, and systems thinking

• Build organizational depth, succession pipelines, and leadership capability within the team

• Establish strong operating rhythms, performance management, and accountability frameworks

Regional Impact & Executive Business Partnership

• Partner with Talent Partnering leaders, Country People Leaders, and senior business executives (VP+) to shape demand and align to highest-impact priorities

• Direct resources and solution investments toward hyper-growth markets, transformation initiatives, and critical capability gaps

• Ensure solutions deliver measurable impact in capability building, leadership behavior change, and culture activation

• Influence stakeholders to prioritize strategic solutioning over transactional or low-value requests

Solution Innovation, Scale & AI Enablement

• Lead the transformation of solution design and delivery through adoption of AI-enabled and digital-first approaches

• Establish scalable solution architectures, tools, and templates to enable rapid and repeatable deployment across regions

• Drive continuous innovation in how talent solutions are created, delivered, and measured

• Embed data-driven and predictive approaches to improve solution effectiveness, personalization, and scalability

Governance, Focus & Strategic Execution

• Establish and enforce clear scope boundaries to ensure focus on high-value, customized solutioning

• Define prioritization mechanisms to allocate resources toward the most impactful business needs

• Drive strong execution discipline, including outcome tracking, impact measurement, and continuous improvement

• Ensure alignment with enterprise frameworks while enabling flexibility, speed, and local relevance

Other Responsibilities

• Partner with Transformation and Values teams to drive enterprise culture and leadership behavior activation at scale

• Accelerate adoption of enterprise platforms (e.g., LXP) by embedding them into regional solutions

• Strengthen solution impact measurement, analytics, and ROI visibility

• Provide escalation support and strategic oversight for high-risk or high-visibility initiatives

• Identify emerging trends and capability gaps to inform future talent strategy and solution development

• Champion enterprise-wide adoption of AI-enabled solutioning approaches within talent and learning

• Leverage AI and data insights to enhance decision-making, prioritization, personalization, and scalability

• Drive development of AI-enabled tools, frameworks, and workflows across the team

• Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI in all talent solution activities

Candidate Profile / Job Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• 15+ years of experience in talent development, learning, or organizational effectiveness

• Significant experience leading global or multi-region teams, including leadership of senior practitioners or leaders

• Proven track record of driving enterprise or multi-region outcomes beyond local execution

• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior business leaders (VP+ level)

Must Have Technical / Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in instructional design, adult learning, experience design, and talent solution architecture

• Strong experience building scalable talent solution models, operating frameworks, and delivery systems

• Strong understanding of enterprise talent strategy, capability development, and leadership effectiveness

• Experience operating within COE-driven HR models and partnering closely with Talent Partnering/HRBPs

• Familiarity with modern learning ecosystems and digital platforms (e.g., LXP, learning technologies)

Must Have Soft Skills

• Strong strategic thinking with ability to operate at both enterprise and execution levels

• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive influence across global and regional leaders

• Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing, global teams

• Strong system thinking with focus on scalability, repeatability, and long-term impact

• Ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments with strong prioritization discipline

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Demonstrates advanced digital and AI fluency, driving adoption of AI-enabled practices at scale

• Applies AI to enhance solution design, delivery, and decision-making

• Ensures responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI aligned with organizational standards

• Experience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives or high-growth market expansion

• Background in consulting, organizational development, or enterprise learning strategy

• Experience designing and scaling global talent solutions across diverse markets

• Proven success driving adoption of AI-enabled talent or learning solutions

• Exposure to capability building and culture transformation at organizational scale

Embody Micron’s Core Values

• People – Build and empower high-performing global teams

• Innovation – Drive new approaches in scalable talent solutioning and AI adoption

• Tenacity – Deliver outcomes in complex, high-demand environments

• Collaboration – Influence and partner across global stakeholders and functions

• Customer Focus – Deliver impactful, business-aligned talent solutions at scale
  

  Manages the activities involved in the design, preparation, delivery and need assessment of training and development programs for company managers and employees. Determines company needs for first-line supervisory and management development training, as well as interpersonal skills and communication training. Develops and/or approves content, methods, and materials for training staff and may conduct courses. Develops methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Typical responsibilities may include development and delivery of programs, such as new employee orientation, performance management and/or organizational development training. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and enhancement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Public Service directives, legislation, and best practices.
• Engage stakeholders and employees to assess and implement policy changes effectively.
• Partner with HR teams to drive policy implementation, communication, and change management initiatives.
• Monitor policy effectiveness and recommend improvements to policies, processes, and communication strategies.
• Evaluate policy exceptions and assess their business and organisational impact.
• Develop and oversee communication plans to ensure clear, consistent, and effective policy messaging across the organisation.

Requirements:

• 8–10years of HR experience, including HR policy, communications, or related functions.
• Proven experience leading organisation-wide communications and translating complex policies into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of senior management briefs and employee communications.
• Experience in the Singapore Public Service or large, complex organisations is advantageous.

Please state your availability, current and expected salary in the resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S)Pte Ltd   |   EA Licence: 11C3793   |  Eddie Tang |   Registration No: R1221129

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the review of HR policies and procedures across different HR functions, taking into consideration Public Service directives, applicable legislation and industry best practices, as well as impact to the organisation.
• Lead engagement with stakeholders and staff to evaluate proposed changes.
• Partner HR functions in the implementation of new and updated policies and procedures.
• Review implementation effectiveness; recommend enhancements to policies, and refinements to policy communication and implementation approach.
• Evaluate deviations to policies and procedures, taking into account business impact and implications on other related policies.
• Oversee the communication plan for the implementation of policy and procedure updates, including the development of change management plan for new policies and procedures.
• Ensure clear articulation and consistent framing of narratives across all mediums, e.g. circulars, eDMs, staff engagement sessions for policies to be well-understood.

Job Requirements

• Preferably 8 to 10 years of relevant HR experience, including HR Policy, Communications or related areas;
• Demonstrated experience leading organisation‑wide communications, particularly in translating complex policies into clear and engaging narratives;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft senior‑level briefs and staff communications;
• Experience in the Public Service or large, complex organisations will be an advantage.

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltds PDPA and e2is PDPA.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Resonance, Ingenuity and Stronger Together.

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director, Talent Management plays a pivotal role in shaping Montfort Care's talent agenda to enable organizational growth and transformation. Reporting to the Director, Strategy & Growth, this role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent management framework that strengthens leadership capability and builds a sustainable pipeline for critical roles.

You will lead the development and implementation of Montfort Care's high-potential program, ensuring systematic identification, grooming, and progression of future leaders across all levels. In addition, you will drive succession planning for key leadership and mission-critical positions, mitigating talent risks and ensuring organizational resilience.

Working closely with senior leaders, HR, and external partners, you will integrate workforce planning, leadership development, and capability building into strategic priorities. This includes leveraging data-driven insights to inform decisions, securing funding for talent initiatives, and fostering partnerships that position Montfort Care as an employer of choice in the social service sector.

This role demands a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on talent readiness for transformation projects, leadership development, and creating an engaging employee experience that aligns with Montfort Care's social mission.

Definition: We define talents as a subset of our general population of employees. The talents highlighted in the JD comprises approximately 5-8% of our total employee base.

Shape and Execute Talent Strategy for Montfort Care (MFC)

• Lead the design and implementation of Montfort Care's Talent Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and social mission.
• Establish measurable KPIs and accountability frameworks to track progress and mitigate talent risks.
• Integrate workforce planning with strategic priorities, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.
• In collaboration with HR, develop an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for key talent segments to strengthen attraction, engagement, and retention.

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Cultivate relationships with external talent partners, government agencies, and industry bodies to stay ahead of trends and secure resources for talent initiatives.

• Support Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Director, Strategy & Growth in talent-related forums and collaborations, positioning the organization as a thought leader and talent magnet in the social service talent space.

Drive Organisation Growth and Transformation through Talent

• Supporting the Director, Strategy & Growth in assessing talent requirements for new opportunities for service innovation and long-term sustainability of MFC's service pillars.
• Partner with HR and Heads of Service Pillars to identify critical talent needs for transformation projects, ensuring readiness for new service models. This includes capability building and talent development capabilities.
• Propose and implement developmental opportunities for critical talents to succeed in their roles as part of transformation initiatives.
• Together with HR's learning & development team, develop a holistic people development and talent management framework to ensure that all MFC employees are developed to contribute effectively based on their capabilities, potential, and aspirations.
• Provide talent consulting to senior leaders to support organization design, capability building for new service models.

Building Leadership Pipeline and Succession Management

• Conceptualise and develop MFC's high potential program to strengthen our leadership and talent pipeline at all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a robust succession plan (based on internal and external talent pool) for key leadership and critical roles to manage critical talent risk with a 1-5 year time horizon.
• Oversee recruitment strategies for senior and critical roles together with the recruitment team to align talent requirements with organisational growth.
• Utilise assessment tools to provide objective evaluation on talent potential, leadership readiness, and developmental needs.
• Drive the cadence and annual talent council review.

Vendor Management

• Manage procurement, and track performance of vendors to deliver talent and leadership development solutions.

Funding Management

• Secure funding with government agencies to support programmes and manpower resource for the Talent Management team. Ensure the KPIs are met.

• Plan talent management budget and be accountable for the expenditure of these funds in support for MFC's organisational objectives.

People Management

• Lead and develop a team to drive delivery of MFC's talent management programmes.

• Review job roles, provide job descriptions and manage team performance.

• Foster a culture of innovation to meet social mission and objectives.

Risk and Compliance

• Understand IPC (Institute of Public Character) and charity organisations compliance and regulatory requirements and ensure adherence.
• Understand funding agencies requirements in areas of security, data privacy etc. and ensure adherence.

Others

• Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. From time to time, additional duties or projects may be assigned based on organizational needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource, Management, Public Policy, Learning Development, Organisational Development, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualifications in social work, HR, Organisational Psychology is advantageous but not mandatory
• Institute of HR Professional - Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) and above certifications preferred.

Relevant Experience and Required Competencies

• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, HR strategy, HR business partnering in social service, healthcare, or mission-driven organisations.
• Candidates from other sectors with an interest in driving the talent agenda in the social service sector will also be considered.
• 3-5 years of leading teams or major workstreams with a demonstrated ability to drive organisation-wide talent programs.
• Experience in designing and implementing talent management programs such as high-potential frameworks and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of various talent assessment tools, leadership frameworks and talent development methodologies.
• Past experience in procuring and managing vendor performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to build partnerships, influencing stakeholders of varying seniorities (front-line staff to leadership team).
• Knowledge of Singapore social service ecosystem and policies is an advantage.
• Ability to multi-task, lead concurrent initiatives, and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical ability & problem-solving skills to identify critical areas for action in a data-informed manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

1.Partner closely with the Founder/CEO on organizational priorities and strategic initiatives

● Drive cross-functional alignment across teams and leadership stakeholders

● Help translate company vision into operational execution

● Support leadership communication, decision-making, and organizational coordination

● Identify operational bottlenecks and drive resolution

● Lead or support high-priority internal projects and special initiatives

2. Organizational Development & People Strategy

● Build and scale organizational structures, processes, and people systems

● Design and improve performance management frameworks

● Drive leadership hiring and talent assessment

● Develop succession planning and talent development strategies

● Build onboarding, training, and leadership development programs

● Shape organizational culture and internal communication standards

3. Talent Acquisition& Employer Branding

● Oversee strategic hiring initiatives globally

● Partner with hiring managers to define organizational talent needs

● Improve hiring quality, interviewing standards, and hiring processes

● Build strong employer branding and candidate experience

● Help attract top-tier global talent aligned with company values and mission

4. Leadership Operations& Execution Excellence

● Drive accountability and follow-through across leadership teams

● Coordinate internal operational rhythms, planning cycles, and execution tracking

● Improve organizational efficiency and communication flow

● Ensure critical projects move effectively across teams and functions

● Build scalable operational systems in a fast-moving environment

5. Culture & Human Systems

● Build a culture of ownership, transparency, accountability, and collaboration

● Foster ahigh-performance yet human-centered working environment

● Support managers in people-related decision making

● Handle sensitive organizational and people situations with maturity and sound judgment

● Help shape the long-term identity and values of the company

Requirements

● Master Degree holder with min 5 years of experience in Leadership or HR Director role which includes HRBP, Operations, Organizational Development, Consulting, Startup Operations, or related leadership roles

● Experience working in high-growth startup or fast-paced environments preferred

● Experience supporting founders or senior leadership teams is highly preferred

● Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and people management

Core Competencies

● Strong strategic thinking and execution capability

● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

● High emotional intelligence and strong people judgment

● Ability to operate in ambiguity and rapidly changing environments

● Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving ability

● Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills

● Ability to balance business needs with people considerations

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Alternatively, you may wish to email your resume in a detailed Word format to debbie@peopleprofilers.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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 Tel: 69509748

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Consultantin charge: So Boon Shyen, Debbie

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Registration Number: R1111376

Are you an experienced HR leader ready to shape the future of Pandora’s growth in Asia?

Do you thrive in dynamic, high-performance environments where you can drive transformation, empower people, and build a culture of excellence? Are you excited by the opportunity to help establish a new regional HQ that will play a pivotal role in one of Pandora’s most ambitious strategic initiatives? If so, this could be your next big move.

About the role

As HR Director you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Pandora’s growth in Asia. You will join a vibrant and ambitious HR team and work closely with senior leaders across multiple functions—including HR, Finance, Legal, and Strategy—to co-create and execute impactful People plans that directly support our business strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish a new regional HQ from the ground up, embedding a strong and cohesive culture while driving transformation across the cluster. You will act as a trusted advisor, coach, and challenger to leaders, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing environment that reflects Pandora’s core values: Dream, Dare, Care, and Deliver.

In this highly strategic and hands-on role, you will be instrumental in building strong partnerships across the global HR community, contributing to meaningful business transformation and ensuring alignment between local execution and global priorities. You will need to bring an enterprise mindset, balancing the needs of the cluster with the broader ambitions of Pandora globally.

As the HR Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Business Partnering

You will be part of a team of HR Directors partnering with executive leaders and their teams to drive talent, succession planning, and development initiatives. In Pandora, business partnering has a strong focus on talent, succession, and development, but it also extends beyond that to include organisational development, operating models, ways of working, structure, costs, growth, sizing, and the overall People Experience.

• People Plans and Engagement

As part of the HR team, you will be responsible for establishing and delivering a strong People and Sustainability plan for the cluster. This includes driving initiatives that enhance Employee Engagement and the overall Employee Experience across the region.

As the cluster evolves, you will play a key role in identifying what’s needed to support its growth—from adapting People strategies to anticipating future workforce needs. Your ability to align plans with both current realities and future ambitions will be essential in building a thriving and engaged organisation.

• Talent Authority

Advance the talent, succession, and development agenda across your functional area by enabling leaders to grow their teams and develop future-ready talent. Your efforts will fuel engagement, strengthen leadership, and positively impact net promoter scores. A key part of this role is to ensure we build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline that supports both current needs and long-term growth.

As part of setting up the cluster, recruitment will be a large part of the role, with a strong emphasis on hiring the right talent for the future across the region. This also includes a focus on building a strong and cohesive culture within the cluster, ensuring that new hires and organisational practices align with Pandora’s strategic direction and values.

• Operational Excellence

You will be responsible for delivering on key HR KPIs while ensuring smooth and effective day-to-day operations. At the same time, you will help build and professionalise a high-performing, value-adding HR team that consistently delivers a positive people experience and collaborates closely with our Centres of Expertise.

In this role, you will also play a key part in driving HR transformation by establishing modern, scalable ways of working that support operational excellence and long-term growth—ensuring the cluster is set up to scale and ready for the future.

• Annual HR Wheel Execution

Co-create and lead global People initiatives and solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a positive, flexible, and driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently delivers outstanding results. You bring an enterprise mindset, with the ability to balance the needs of the cluster with the broader strategic priorities of Pandora globally.

You are a skilled communicator who can distil complexity into clear, actionable insights, and you excel at building strong, collaborative relationships across a diverse and global stakeholder network.

Your profile

• Proven success in an HR leadership role within a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated experience in business partnering, organizational design, and talent development.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Track record of translating business goals into actionable HR strategies.
• Expertise in setting up, managing and driving change within HR functions.
• Knowledge of employment law in Singapore and Japan.

What makes you stand out

• A natural ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and a structured approach to delivering business outcomes.
• Experience in leadership development, organizational transformation, and change management.
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on individual to join our HR team. Reporting to the Head, you will play a pivotal role in driving key initiatives across Recruitment and Employer Branding, Compensation and Performance Management, Talent and Leadership Development, Learning and Development, and Employee Engagement. This role requires close collaboration with department heads, HR colleagues and senior management to strengthen organisation capabilities, build a positive workplace culture, and ensure alignment between people strategies and business priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, ensuring timely hiring and build strong, forward-looking talent pipelines that meet evolving organisational needs.
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies to strengthen the organisation’s positioning as an employer of choice.
• Lead the performance management cycle, including appraisal and ranking exercises, to ensure a fair, consistent, and effective process that supports performance differentiation and employee development.
• Lead the talent management and leadership development initiatives, in collaboration with IPOS Group, to build a healthy talent pipeline and strengthen organisational capability.
• Collaborate with IPOS Group to develop and deliver training programmes, competency frameworks, and capability-building initiatives to build future-ready capabilities across the organisation.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and partner departments on follow-up actions to strengthen workplace culture, employee experience, and engagement levels.
• Support the IPOS Group in compensation review exercises to ensure market competitiveness, and alignment with organisational policies.

Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant HR experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic and fast thinker with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across HR, departments, and senior management.
• Prior experience in the public sector and in aligning subsidiary HR practices with parent company are preferred but not mandatory.

To apply for this position, please click to apply or email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About IPOS International

IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), is the capability-building arm of the IPOS. We work with enterprises and governments to turn intangible assets and intellectual property (IP) into real business outcomes—driving growth, market expansion, competitive edge and investor readiness. Backed by over 100 IP specialists, including IP strategists, faculty and patent analysts, we bring deep expertise and commercial insight to help organisations grow in the global innovation economy. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.

For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Montfort Care is a vibrant workplace with a supportive culture where collaboration and camaraderie thrive. Our teams are highly cooperative, and colleagues genuinely care for each other. We celebrate diversity and innovation, united by our three core values: Dare to be Different, Teamwork, and CHIONG!

Expect a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as we are in an exciting phase of growth. Success here requires adaptability, agility, and the ability to navigate complexity. Our people stay with us because they find a strong sense of purpose and community, enjoying the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

We offer a flexible work environment that values the importance of personal and professional growth. With plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development, Montfort Care is an ideal place for those who want to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change.

Join us to be part of an amazing team that's dedicated to making a difference and having fun while doing that!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Director, Talent Management plays a pivotal role in shaping Montfort Care's talent agenda to enable organizational growth and transformation. Reporting to the Director, Strategy & Growth, this role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent management framework that strengthens leadership capability and builds a sustainable pipeline for critical roles.

You will lead the development and implementation of Montfort Care's high-potential program, ensuring systematic identification, grooming, and progression of future leaders across all levels. In addition, you will drive succession planning for key leadership and mission-critical positions, mitigating talent risks and ensuring organizational resilience.

Working closely with senior leaders, HR, and external partners, you will integrate workforce planning, leadership development, and capability building into strategic priorities. This includes leveraging data-driven insights to inform decisions, securing funding for talent initiatives, and fostering partnerships that position Montfort Care as an employer of choice in the social service sector.

This role demands a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on talent readiness for transformation projects, leadership development, and creating an engaging employee experience that aligns with Montfort Care's social mission.

Definition: We define talents as a subset of our general population of employees. The talents highlighted in the JD comprises approximately 5-8% of our total employee base.

Shape and Execute Talent Strategy for Montfort Care (MFC)

• Lead the design and implementation of Montfort Care's Talent Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and social mission.
• Establish measurable KPIs and accountability frameworks to track progress and mitigate talent risks.
• Integrate workforce planning with strategic priorities, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.
• In collaboration with HR, develop an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for key talent segments to strengthen attraction, engagement, and retention.

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Cultivate relationships with external talent partners, government agencies, and industry bodies to stay ahead of trends and secure resources for talent initiatives.

• Support Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Director, Strategy & Growth in talent-related forums and collaborations, positioning the organization as a thought leader and talent magnet in the social service talent space.

Drive Organisation Growth and Transformation through Talent

• Supporting the Director, Strategy & Growth in assessing talent requirements for new opportunities for service innovation and long-term sustainability of MFC's service pillars.
• Partner with HR and Heads of Service Pillars to identify critical talent needs for transformation projects, ensuring readiness for new service models. This includes capability building and talent development capabilities.
• Propose and implement developmental opportunities for critical talents to succeed in their roles as part of transformation initiatives.
• Together with HR's learning & development team, develop a holistic people development and talent management framework to ensure that all MFC employees are developed to contribute effectively based on their capabilities, potential, and aspirations.
• Provide talent consulting to senior leaders to support organization design, capability building for new service models.

Building Leadership Pipeline and Succession Management

• Conceptualise and develop MFC's high potential program to strengthen our leadership and talent pipeline at all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a robust succession plan (based on internal and external talent pool) for key leadership and critical roles to manage critical talent risk with a 1-5 year time horizon.
• Oversee recruitment strategies for senior and critical roles together with the recruitment team to align talent requirements with organisational growth.
• Utilise assessment tools to provide objective evaluation on talent potential, leadership readiness, and developmental needs.
• Drive the cadence and annual talent council review.

Vendor Management

• Manage procurement, and track performance of vendors to deliver talent and leadership development solutions.

Funding Management

• Secure funding with government agencies to support programmes and manpower resource for the Talent Management team. Ensure the KPIs are met.

• Plan talent management budget and be accountable for the expenditure of these funds in support for MFC's organisational objectives.

People Management

• Lead and develop a team to drive delivery of MFC's talent management programmes.

• Review job roles, provide job descriptions and manage team performance.

• Foster a culture of innovation to meet social mission and objectives.

Risk and Compliance

• Understand IPC (Institute of Public Character) and charity organisations compliance and regulatory requirements and ensure adherence.
• Understand funding agencies requirements in areas of security, data privacy etc. and ensure adherence.

Others

• Responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. From time to time, additional duties or projects may be assigned based on organizational needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource, Management, Public Policy, Learning Development, Organisational Development, or related fields.
• Postgraduate qualifications in social work, HR, Organisational Psychology is advantageous but not mandatory
• Institute of HR Professional - Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) and above certifications preferred.

Relevant Experience and Required Competencies

• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, HR strategy, HR business partnering in social service, healthcare, or mission-driven organisations.
• Candidates from other sectors with an interest in driving the talent agenda in the social service sector will also be considered.
• 3-5 years of leading teams or major workstreams with a demonstrated ability to drive organisation-wide talent programs.
• Experience in designing and implementing talent management programs such as high-potential frameworks and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of various talent assessment tools, leadership frameworks and talent development methodologies.
• Past experience in procuring and managing vendor performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to build partnerships, influencing stakeholders of varying seniorities (front-line staff to leadership team).
• Knowledge of Singapore social service ecosystem and policies is an advantage.
• Ability to multi-task, lead concurrent initiatives, and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical ability & problem-solving skills to identify critical areas for action in a data-informed manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.