Job Description

What the role is:
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore's position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg
About Human Resources Division - Talent Performance & Rewards
The Talent Performance & Rewards (TPR) team is responsible for the design and execution of HR policies, total compensation packages including staff benefits across different levels of employees, performance management structures and payroll operations. These serve to build a high-performing and effective organisation.
What you will be working on:
Your key responsibilities are, but not limited to:
Policy Development & Management

• Design, review, and update compensation and benefits policies for local and overseas staff to ensure competitiveness and relevance

• Implement policy changes across compensation, benefits, and employment terms in alignment with Public Service guidelines

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Partner with EDB management, line managers, and key stakeholders on performance and rewards matters

• Provide guidance on manpower expenditure and budgeting decisions

• Communicate policy changes and new initiatives to employees

Systems & Operations

• Maintain expertise in EDB's HR systems (Workday and Erideon)

• Ensure accuracy of HR records and manage system enhancements

• Contribute to payroll operations and compensation computations

Support other HROD duties, as needed
What we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Strong analytical skills to identify problems and implement solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail

• Proficiency in HR systems (Workday and Erideon)

• Singaporean

• Public Service HR policy and compensation/benefits experience preferred

About Economic Development Board:
EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.

Skills Required