Manager, Human Resource (Planning and Rewards) - 1 Year Contract

About the Role

The Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Manager for Human Resource focusing on Planning and Rewards on a one-year fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Resource Planning and Rewards, this role is pivotal in supporting and executing the full cycle of performance management and rewards, overseeing employee benefits administration, and providing HR reporting and analytics. Collaboration with other team members to fulfill assigned tasks is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of performance management and rewards, including scheduling annual appraisal timelines, managing the performance management module within the HRIS, facilitating enhancements and testing of HRIS, preparing staff communications, leading calibration sessions, compiling and distributing rewards results, and generating rewards documentation.
• Lead the management and continuous enhancement of employee benefits programs such as insurance, medical benefits, and leave policies, ensuring they conform with organizational standards, compliance obligations, and employee needs. Serve as a subject matter expert in advising on benefits and leave matters and contribute to the development and refinement of policies.
• Handle daily administration of employee benefits, including compliance with Work Injury Compensation Act requirements, coordination with vendors and brokers, managing renewals, invoicing, and procurement activities.
• Assist in preparing and updating manpower reports and workforce analytics, covering attrition rates, staff profiles, and survey data, including collating and validating data for benefits and rewards submissions.
• Facilitate coordination across HR teams and other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of data used for planning and reporting functions.
• Review and refine operational processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, contributing inputs to policy reviews as necessary.
• Provide project management assistance for Planning and Rewards initiatives including meeting scheduling, documentation preparation, tracking approvals, and following up on tenders and administrative requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team goals and priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related fields with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing employee benefits schemes.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail along with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent responsibilities and working collaboratively across teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and adept at producing written communications, reports, and presentation materials.