Choa Chu Kang - Senior / Manager, Human Resources (ACS Academy)
As the first Methodist SPED school in Singapore, ACS Academy will provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment grounded in Christian values, upholding the traditions of the ACS family while delivering a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, character development, and essential life skills for future success, instilling in students a heart for service and a commitment to contributing meaningfully to the community and beyond.
The Manager, Human Resources exhibits a keen understanding of the school’s mission, vision and strategy, provides dynamic solutions using experience and data analyses (if available). He/she will provide consultation and coaching to the Staff together with the School Staff Developer, to support ACS Academy’s vision, mission and overall objectives.
Job Description- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall strategy of the school
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands grievances or other issues
- Develop and manage the recruitment and selection process
- Support current and future needs of the school through the development, engagement and motivation of the Staff
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems and procedures across the school
- Nurture a positive working environment
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
- Develop and maintain a pay plan including a salary scale, and benefits programme
- Assess training needs and monitor training programmes
- Report to the management team and provide decision support through HR metrics
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
- Degree in Human Resources
- At least 5 years of work experience as a HR Manager in a results-driven environment
- People oriented
- Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Strong understanding of talent, competency and pay models, recruitment fundamentals, competitive market awareness and online/social media
- Strong leadership, with excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
- Build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the school
- In-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be discreet when dealing with confidential information