Assistant Manager, Talent Management & OD

The AssistantManager, Talent Management & OD is responsible for driving the organisation's Talent Management and OD / Transformation strategy, including succession planning, talent identification, talent engagement initiatives as well as organisational transformation and leadership development matters. This role will focus on implementing a talent framework that ensures a strong leadership pipeline, foster top talent, and enhance overall organisational performance, taking close alignment to the refreshed organisation structure and development.

Talent Management

• Implement a comprehensive talent management strategy that aligns with the organisation's refreshed structure, goals and objectives.
• Execute programmes that focus on talent identification, development, and retention to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Utilise assessment tools and metrics to measure the success and impact of talent management programmes.
• Collaborate with various teams to facilitate development opportunities that align with leadership and talent needs.
• Regularly report on the status and outcomes of talent management programmes to senior leadership, including achievement against KPIs and scorecard.
• Continuously assess and refine talent management processes to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

Succession Planning & Leadership Development

• Implement talent assessments and potential calibration to identify high-potential employees and key successors for critical roles.
• Implement succession planning processes for key leadership and organisational positions, ensuring a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Support the succession planning process to ensure leadership continuity across all levels of the organisation.
• Manage internal mobility initiatives to foster employee growth and retain top talent.
• Co-ordinate the development and implementation of leadership programmes, ensuring the enhancement of leadership capabilities at all levels of the organisation.

OD / Transformation

• Supports in driving the organisational transformation, with a focus on developing the Target Operating Model (TOM) and Digital Competencies Framework for NTUC First Campus.
• This includes but not limited to the following:
• Assist in the conduct of benchmark research, gathering input, and preparing findings and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Support with the role redesign process and developing the comprehensive capability framework.
• Conduct research and analysis to develop the organisation-wide Digital Competencies Framework and support the incorporation of essential digital skills into current NFC staff competencies.
• Help prepare drafts of the phased implementation roadmap, propose ROI tracking frameworks, and assist in the design and documentation of the long-term culture transformation strategy.

Key requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related discipline

Experience

• Min 5-8 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, or HR

Skills and Attributes

• Proven experience in implementing talent management programmes, succession planning, leadership development strategies and OD / Transformation work.
• Strong knowledge of talent management practices, leadership assessment tools, employee engagement strategies, organisational restructuring and culture building.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with HR technologies and systems (e.g., HRIS, talent management platforms) is a plus.