Senior Executive - Talent Management and Career Development

Overview

SBS Transit Ltd, a leader in ground passenger transportation based in Singapore, is seeking a dedicated Senior Executive to contribute to the design, execution, and enhancement of talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and career growth initiatives. This role focuses on cultivating a robust leadership pipeline and equipping the workforce with future-ready skills through effective talent development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve talent management and succession planning frameworks to enhance organizational leadership capacity.
• Coordinate the annual talent review and succession planning processes across the company.
• Manage talent development activities, such as leadership programs, structured job rotations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Maintain up-to-date talent data and track development progress and outcomes.
• Act as the primary contact for scholars during their employment bond period, guiding their job placements, rotations, and career goals.
• Design and execute development pathways and frameworks for early career talent and scholars, including mentoring and learning opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive talent profiles for early career individuals, documenting development, strengths, aspirations, leadership potential, and progression milestones.
• Monitor talent engagement and progression, providing insights to support talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce discussions.
• Collaborate with business leaders, mentors, and stakeholders to establish Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and facilitate developmental experiences and career conversations.
• Support the creation and deployment of career development frameworks, pathways, and planning initiatives.
• Communicate career development opportunities and resources effectively to employees.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify developmental needs and suggest appropriate talent interventions.
• Review and improve talent management policies, frameworks, and processes to align with best practices.
• Research emerging trends in talent management and leadership development to recommend enhancements.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a university degree in any discipline; qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or Psychology are advantageous.
• Have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organisational Development.
• Experience in supporting talent reviews, succession planning, leadership, or career development is beneficial.
• Demonstrate strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Exhibit good analytical skills to interpret data and produce actionable insights.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SuccessFactors.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment.
• Resourceful and independently driven, with initiative-taking ability.