Job Description

What the role is:Reporting to the Deputy Director (Talent Attraction & Development) in the Human Resource Division, you will design, develop and implement talent, career development and employee engagement initiatives in MPA to ensure an engaged workforce.What you will be working on:The key duties include:Career DevelopmentDevelop career pathways and related resources to guide officers and supervisors on career planning by articulating key experiences/ competencies at different career stages.Drive career development initiatives to develop, engage and retain MPA officers and talents.Identify key competencies to meet current and future business needs. Work with business units to establish competency framework and translate to implementation in HR processes.Align with MPA\'s business transformation, work with line divisions to review the impact on MPA jobs. Develop and implement HR initiatives to support the transformed jobs. This includes career development, training and performance management.Learning and DevelopmentWork with line divisions to translate MPA\'s business goals into upskilling strategies to prepare officers to be more future-ready to support evolving business needs amidst tighter resource constraints.Develop and implement upskilling initiatives to prepare our officers early ahead of retirement, so as to enhance their employability.Work with MPA Academy and training providers to curate and implement core and leadership training programmes. This includes onboarding programmes for new hires.As part of the Talent Attraction and Development team, you may also be involved in talent outreach events such as career and recruitment fairs.What we are looking for:You should possess at least 3 - 5 years of working experience, with relevant experience in the aforementioned HR functions or Business Partnering. Knowledge in recruitment policy, sourcing strategies, career development and job redesign will be useful.You should be a team player with strong stakeholders\' management skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.This position will be a 2-year contract appointment in the first instance.About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore:"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore\'s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore\'s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore