Manager, P&O Governance and Technology

About Us

TPC is a Singapore-headquartered investment holding company that is actively invested across a diverse portfolio of investments covering shipping, ports, resources, real estate, investment management and lifestyle industries across the globe. TPC has a vision to ‘’To serve well-being of life and create wealth at the same time’’.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief, Group People & Organization (P&O), this position will play a key support role in driving and governing the strategic aspects of Organization Design and Talent Management encapsulated in TPC’s Management Model, in alignment with the Well-being Mandate. Developing a holistic P&O strategic roadmap with comprehensive OKRs is a key element of the role.

The Manager, P&O Governance and Technology will collaborate closely with the OCTAVE team (TPC’s OD arm - Assessment, Learning, Coaching) and the business at the Group level on the design and development of systemic effectiveness, organization structure, and its people. When required, he/she will also be responsible for consolidating, analysing, and preparing reports and analysis on Group P&O priorities.

The ideal candidate is an individual who is highly intelligent, a logical thinker, and an adept organizer. He/she shall possess a creative mindset to think beyond traditional HR practices and bring innovative solutions to the table.

- Research and Presentation: Conducting comprehensive research, trend analysis, and presenting condensed ideas and models.

- Regional Scope: Managing responsibilities that span across different countries due to various governance structures.

- Future of HR Initiatives: Ensuring that new HR initiatives are forward thinking

- Chairman, Group Organization Committee, Governance Committee Queries: Researching and compiling gap analysis and improvement roadmaps, and consolidating the entire process to answer ad-hoc queries to various stakeholders

Responsibilities

1) Assist Chief, P&O in Organization Design & Talent Management

• Support Chief, P&O, and working closely with OCTAVE Institute to design, develop and drive TPC’s organization design encapsulated in the Management Model/ Well-Being Mandate.
• This will also include measuring the effectiveness of TPC’s 4D Talent Management platform which includes Quadruple Organization measurements (Hierarchical, SMP, Process, Network) and Impact pillars measurements (Business, Investments, Philanthropy, Advocacy)
• Continuously review TM strategy (for TPC’s new and existing businesses) by integrating best practices, market trends and leveraging on emerging HR technology and data-driven insights.
• Develop and implement the talent management and succession planning framework. This would encompass the holistic process of defining the criterions to identify and assess the talent as well as formulation of initiatives to facilitate the development and identify gaps among different talent groups
• Initiate and facilitate talent review processes and talent mobility platforms
• Develop and drive a strong learning and development strategy which is aligned to the company’s business objectives and strategic direction. Partner Octave Institute to implement suitable programs.

2) Co-design, co-develop and govern purpose, principles, policies and procedures related to the employee life cycle (including but not limited to Deployment, Development, Performance)

• Measure, observe, analyse and provide feedback on the deployment of HR purpose, principles, policies and procedures. This includes driving and governing all related areas encapsulated in the Management Model which covers the entire employee life cycle across the Group
• Collaborate closely with the business on potential HR opportunities, risks, solutions, workforce planning and implications of proposed business initiatives
• Support Country P&O/portfolio companies to adapt and deploy Co-design, co-develop and govern purpose, principles, policies and procedures where required.
• Involvement in the P&O Governance Committee Review
• Drive and govern all related processes and practices encapsulated in the MMM Framework which covers the employee life cycle.
• Engage consultant stakeholders in the review where appropriate.

3) Assist Chief, P&O in executing Digitalization Governance

• Assist Chief, P&O in the Digitalization Governance Framework:

-Support in establishing a Digitalization Governance framework and ensuring proper oversight, accountability and management of digital initiatives

-Support in developing metrics to assess the effectiveness of digital initiatives. This includes but is not limited to areas such as automation, algorithm-based systems, robust cyberinfrastructure etc.

-Support in developing and implementing a comprehensive AI (Artificial Intelligence) Strategy, aligned with TPC’s Management Model/ Well-Being Mandate

• Stakeholder Engagement:

-Identify and implement technology integration solutions that support business processes and enable digital transformation. This includes but is not limited to organization software, data management systems and communicational networks

-Communicate digital initiatives and their benefits to stakeholders, fostering collaboration and buy-in.

• Innovation and Trends:

-Stay on top of emerging trends and technologies in the digital economy and other high-tech industries, and assess their potential impact on the organization

4) Prepare reports & analysis on Group P&O priorities

• Consolidate, analyse, identify insights and trends in relation to key HR-related statistics.
• Researching and compiling gap analysis and improvement roadmaps, and consolidating the entire process to answer ad-hoc queries to various stakeholders
• Ensure Group and portfolio companies’ database and dashboards are maintained and updated. Address ad-hoc queries from portfolio companies
• Provide P&O reports and analysis upon requests

5) Serve as the Overall-In-Charge (OIC) for TPC’s Management Trainee programme (MTP)

• Engage talents, educational institutions, recruitment firms and employee referrals to build a strong pipeline and employer brand
• Lead and design programme components the management trainee program for TPC’s MTs, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and produces future leaders (aligned to TPC’s Management Model).
• Spearhead (develop, customize and execute) the early careers recruitment strategy and foster external relationships with target universities, including key faculty members, and student organisations
• Lead engagements with business unit heads and PICs to identify business talent gaps and key areas of focus
• Work closely with marketing and employer branding team to position TPC as an employer of choice through various channels, i.e. university partnerships, career fairs, networking events
• Work closely with OCTAVE team for in-house Assessment Centre/ Development Centre and deployment of management coaches
• Continually evaluate program effectiveness. Utilizing data available, provide insightful solutions to improve strategy and process

Background and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience; preferably exposure to HR Partnering, Organizational Development, Learning & Development or Coaching/Facilitation experience.
• Good understanding of key business drivers, general business environment and labour markets (including local employment laws and regulations) where business is operating to translate them into learning interventions and methodologies.
• Good grasp of talent identification, assessment, and development tools and methodologies. Well versed in talent and career management practices and trends.
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as receptive listening skills
• Great team player; self-starter; results-oriented; 'can do' attitude; hands-on and able to work with cross-functional teams
• Able to develop high level of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with all levels of the organization using tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Able to handle information in confidence, foster mutual respect and trusting relationship with individuals.
• Commercially focused. Can develop relationships and challenge constructively. Strong mindset for continuous improvement and exceeding internal stakeholders’ expectations.
• Good time management, high job commitment and ethical standards
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills yet open-minded, curious, and willing to explore
• Propensity for continuous self-development and learning
• Ability to adapt to a fluid environment with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Mindful, flexible, meticulous, resilient
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources and Psychology or any other related field
• Professionally trained or certified in Coaching (preferred)