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Talent Development and Human Capital Manager

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Oversees people strategy, recruitment, training, and employee engagement across a global and diverse workforce. Ensures compliance with labour regulations, drives organisational development initiatives to build a workforce in line with organisational needs, and manages succession planning to ensure business continuity.

Talent Development and Human Capital Manager
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that build a thriving culture and enable talent to maximise their potential
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent management processes and succession planning
  • Manage payroll operations in compliance with company policies and labour laws.  
  • Build people through training and develop leadership capacity to meet organisational goals.
 

Note

Maritime HR is about people, not just policies. It’s about nurturing talent - from hiring to helping them reach their potential.

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Talent Development and Human Capital Manager

From hiring to developing capacity for leadership, Rachael's career in human resources (HR) goes beyond policies - it's about building people and helping them go further.
What you should know about Talent Development and Human Capital Manager jobs in Singapore
Nature of Work

Nature of Work

As Talent Management Executives, you’ll oversee employees while they are working for the company and guide retiring employees.
Key Advice

Key Advice

You will need to plan successor training, requiring keen attention to detail to identify employees with high potential.
  • Entry Requirements
    Entry Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • Strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
       
  • Possible Pathway
    Possible Pathway
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Skills you need to pursue a Talent Development and Human Capital Manager career in Singapore
Hard Skills icon Hard Skills

Local and industry-specific policies, labour regulations and unique demands of seafaring roles.

Human Resource Management Systems and People Analytics

Competence in using HR Management Systems and generating data-driven reports for payroll, performance evaluation, strategic workforce planning and decision-making.

Training and Development Design

Ability to identify skill gaps and design training programmes, from mandatory regulatory courses to leadership development to meet organisational objectives.
Soft Skills icon Soft Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Provide clear communication to employees, management, and external agencies to ensure HR policies and changes are understood across the organisation.

Interpersonal skills

Capacity to cultivate trust and rapport with a diverse workforce that may span multiple nationalities, ranks, and operational environments.

Adaptability and flexibility

Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues, resolve workplace conflicts, and adapt HR strategies to the evolving needs of the sector.

Empathy

Ability to understand perspectives from employees and build trust for them to feel heard, supported and respected.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • Do I need a maritime background to work in maritime HR?
    Not necessarily. Many maritime HR professionals come from general HR backgrounds and learn industry-specific knowledge on the job. However, familiarity with local and international labour and industry regulations is advantageous. If you love working with people, seeing them succeed, and want to work in a sector that is global and purposeful, you could consider a career move into the maritime sector.
  • What makes maritime HR different from HR in other industries?

    Maritime HR involves managing a diverse global workforce, knowledge of industry-specific policies and labour regulations, and an appreciation of the unique demands of the sector.

    You get to work with a wide range of backgrounds - including fresh graduates from maritime-related studies, experienced seafarers transitioning to shore-based roles, and professionals from non-maritime sectors who bring fresh perspectives to the sector.

  • Is there demand for HR professionals in the maritime industry?

    Yes. As Singapore's maritime sector continues to grow and transform through digitalisation and decarbonisation, companies increasingly need skilled HR professionals to attract, develop, and retain talent in a competitive global market.

  • What career progression can I expect in maritime HR?
    You might start as an HR Executive handling daily operation, progress to an HR Manager overseeing strategy and compliance, and eventually move into senior leadership roles such as Head of HR or Director of Talent Development.
  • What types of companies hire maritime HR professionals in Singapore?
    Maritime Singapore is a cohesive ecosystem that comprises diverse companies that span shipowners/operators, ship management, charterers, ship brokers, port operators, classification societies, maritime law firms, insurance, energy, technology and more.

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