We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to drive talent management and succession planning initiatives across Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) and Yishun Community Hospital (YCH). This role is essential to ensuring the organisation has the right people in the right roles at the right time by developing a strong leadership pipeline that supports delivery of strategic priorities.
This role carries a partial commitment to Organisation Development (OD), contributing to broader OD initiatives that strengthen organisation effectiveness, health and culture.
The Senior Manager reports to the Deputy Director and Director in the areas of Talent Management and Succession Planning, and Organisation Development.
Responsibilities
Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Implement, sustain and enhance the talent management framework (identification, development, and retention of high-potential employees) across all levels KTPH & YCH in alignment to Group direction, institutional priorities and the evolving needs of KTPH and YCH.
- Drive the end-to-end talent management and succession planning cycle, working closely with senior leadership and department heads to identify critical roles and build robust talent pipelines
- Partner with HR Business Partners and functional leaders to develop, implement and monitor individual development plans (IDPs) for identified talent.
- Facilitate talent review and calibration conversations, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to support leadership decisions on talent, succession and workforce readiness.
- Track and report on talent metrics, including pipeline health, succession readiness, and development progress, to inform strategic workforce planning.
- Benchmark talent management and succession planning practices at all levels of the system (individual, team/department, and organisation) against healthcare and relevant industry practices, research and emerging trends, and recommend improvements to strengthen the hospital's approach.
Organisation Development
- Design and support the delivery of OD interventions, including culture initiatives, change management programmes, team effectiveness and employee engagement efforts.
- Contribute to organisation diagnostics and assessments, translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
Others
- Provide functional support to ad-hoc task forces/project on business/operational projects that have HR implications
- Support MOH, MOHH, NHG and institutional HR initiatives as required.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant HR experience, with a significant portion in talent management, leadership development, or OD roles. Prior experience in a healthcare or similarly large, complex, multi-stakeholder environment is advantageous.
- A degree in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Sociology, Organisation Development, Business, or a related field is required; postgraduate qualifications or relevant certifications (e.g., IHRP-SP, coaching, psychometrics) would be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management, change management and facilitation skills will also be advantageous.
