M To SM, HR Policy & Systems (rewards & Recognition)

Human Resources Policy Specialist

This role supports the design and implementation of HR policies, including performance and compensation & benefits strategies, to attract, motivate, and retain talent.

Main responsibilities:

• Regular review of HR policies to ensure relevance and staff engagement based on organizational objectives and employee needs
• Ensure compliance and alignment of HR policies to whole of government policies where required
• Manage and systematically document institutional knowledge and documentation of policy implementation, including deviation cases
• Plan and enhance communication toolkit to employees and supervisors for effective application of policies

Compensation & Benefits:

• Oversee and manage a competitive and total rewards strategy that will attract and retain talent
• Develop, refine and deliver compensation & benefits policy and structures across STB HQ and Regional Offices
• Conduct regular salary reviews and benchmarking studies to ensure market relevance and competitiveness

Performance Management:

• Review, enhance and implement the performance management framework, policies and process, including the annual appraisal and promotion exercise
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of annual performance bonus and merit increment to staff
• Manage the performance management system and appraisal process in the Workday system

What we are looking for:

• Preferably minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Good understanding of public service HR practice and guidelines would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills and able to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communications skills, including good written skills
• Strong team player and good stakeholder management skills; able to build trust and credibility with key stakeholders
• An enthusiastic and driven self-starter, and able to think innovatively to improve current states
• Have an interest/passion in HR and able to adapt market trends for STB
• Showing good business acumen, analytical thinking and judgement
• Working effectively within STB to achieve results
• Working effectively with stakeholders outside STB
• Serving with heart, commitment and purpose
• Being innovative and learning continuously

Application Status: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks from the closing date of this job posting. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.