Job Description
DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore's largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation. Our mission is to develop technologies and solutions that can provide technological surprises to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. Our work cuts across air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
At the heart of our success is our people.
Our mission in HR is to find and retain like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovating new solutions and pushing technological boundaries. In DSO today, we see every staff as a leader. We identify them, nurture and develop them to their fullest potential – to become leaders in their own domains. We provide a conducive environment so that our people can focus on their work. We recognise and reward them. In HR, we are constantly finding ways to inspire our staff to achieve their aspirations.
People are DSO's greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.
As a Senior Executive (Career Development and Talent Management)
In This Role, You Will
- Strategic Framework and Policy Development: Develop and review career and talent development frameworks, policies, and initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
- Data Analytics and Workforce Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis of data trends and workforce metrics to recommend strategic improvements, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders to drive evidence-based career and talent decisions.
- Digital Transformation and AI Integration: Leverage AI and digital tools and advanced data analytics to automate routine HR processes, build dashboards, enhance talent identification, and provide predictive insights into future workforce development needs.
- Career and Talent Development: Lead the development of career pathways, competency frameworks, succession planning and talent reviews to establish a learning and talent development culture.
- Strategic Communication and Change Management: Synthesize complex information into clear, professional written reports and high-impact presentations for management and key stakeholders. Communicating policy changes and facilitating adoption and buy-in.
- Budget Management: Recommend, review and monitor budgets.
- Project Management: Lead and undertake ad hoc projects and duties related to talent management and career development as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business & Human Resource Management / Human Resource Consulting / Applied Psychology / Psychology / Data Analytics
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or Learning and Development. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in HR analytics and strategic planning are welcomed to apply.
- Ability to think strategically, understand broader organisational goals, and contribute to long-term planning.
- Translate HR policies into effective processes that support employee growth and internal mobility.
- Meticulous with strong analytical skills to analyse information, identify complex problems, and propose data-backed solutions.
- Proficiency in AI, digitalisation and data analytics tools (such as Excel, Power BI, Power Automate or Python/R) and a strong interest in agentic AI to drive productivity and talent and career initiatives.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing stakeholders and multi-tasking effectively in a dynamic environment.
