Senior Manager, Talent Management & Development

Corporate Office • Full-time • Singapore • 6m ago

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

The role of Senior Manager, Talent Management & Development is responsible for overseeing and executing talent management and development strategies that attract, develop, retain, and engage high-performing employees within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR principles, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, Design, and Deliver training on effectively utilizing the Potential Assessment Form to identify and evaluate employee potential, ensuring clear communication of the process and its application.
Collect, Compile and Create comprehensive presentations for talent discussions, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.
Create, Coordinate, and Communicate development programs for nominated talents and successors, including tracking progress, promotion outcomes, and success rates.

Talent Management and Succession Planning

Leverage TM tools and systems to execute the Talent Management Strategy and succession planning initiatives.
Lead periodic talent reviews to drive talent identification, development of individual development plans (IDPs), and alignment with target roles.
Facilitate the alignment of talent with organizational opportunities, ensuring effective placement and career progression.
Support the talent sourcing strategy and employer branding initiatives to enhance the WRS brand, attract top talent, and improve employee retention and employer attractiveness.
Manage talent data and conduct research to drive best practices in People and Talent management, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.

Talent Development

Drive the implementation of the Talent Development Framework aligned with leadership competencies, business goals, and future-readiness strategies, preparing employees for advancement to higher-level roles.
Develop and manage tracking mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of talent development initiatives.
Identify, select, and manage external vendors to deliver high-impact leadership development programs, ensuring quality and relevance to organizational needs.
Oversee the annual Talent budget and KPIs, ensuring resource allocation is optimized and financial targets are met while driving the achievement of talent development objectives.
Lead Talent Data Analytics to identify skill gaps, analyse trends, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance talent development strategies and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management, Training, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, or a related field (or equivalent qualifications).
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Project Management, with a proven ability to drive successful initiatives.
Certification in Psychometric Assessments and Competency Frameworks is an added advantage.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, executing, and facilitating talent identification and succession planning programs, with a focus on leadership development and organizational growth.
Proficient in Talent Data Analytics, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and across different functions, coupled with a high level of organizational awareness.
Strong project management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of results.
Self-driven, resourceful, and logical, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.
Assertive, resilient, and confident in addressing conflicts, providing constructive feedback, and driving positive organizational change.
Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in Talent Management, Learning and Development, and Leadership Development.