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INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Jobs IN SINGAPORE

What can you do with a qualification in IOP?

Industrial and Organisational Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour in the workplace. It embraces the interaction between individuals and work processes with a view to predicting and promoting mental health and productivity, and facilitating optimal utilisation of human resources in the organisation. Study areas include the role of personality in the workplace, career development, personnel selection, employment relations, consumer psychology and ergonomics. A study of these areas provides the student with knowledge and skills required in the wide range of employment opportunities available to industrial psychologists.

Undergraduate qualifications may lead to employment in human resource management, organisational development, industrial relations, ergonomics, consulting, while postgraduate qualifications equip people to practise as psychometrists, counsellors and professional industrial psychologists.

MS degrees in organizational psychology graduates typically work in industry doing various tasks for organizations. Postgraduate qualifications will focus on the applications of psychological concepts and intervention strategies to improve organizational productivity, quality of life at work and promoting positive attitudes & behaviour. With an MS degree, graduates are able to conduct research for organizations on a variety of areas such as recruitment, retention of employees, employee morale, training, work-life balance, and other areas.

What Is the Job Outlook for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists?



The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook states that: Industrial-organizational psychologists will be in demand to help to boost worker productivity and retention rates in a wide range of businesses. I-O psychologists will help companies deal with issues such as workplace diversity and anti-discrimination policies. Companies also will use psychologists' expertise in survey design, analysis, and research to develop tools for marketing evaluation and statistical analysis

I/O specialist facilitate responses to issues and problems involving people at work by serving as advisors and catalysts for business, industry, labor, industrial relations, public, academic, community, and health organizations I/O practitioners are highly sought after and many are hired as internal specialist in company as

I/O practitioners are sought after as internal specialist within organizations as

Career opportunities also exist for industrial-organizational specialists as external experts who serve as consultant and advisory roles.

If you're interested in industrial-organizational psychology, you've chosen a field that offers an almost limitless number of career opportunities, and well paying salaries to match. Salaries for professionals working in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I/O) field are some of the highest paid among psychology careers, and higher than average salaries for all U.S. jobs.

According to PayScale.com, I/O psychologist salaries are higher for those with organizational development skills and experiences. Besides a recognized postgraduate qualifications, organizations look at several other factors when considering prospective candidates in these senior position which include years of experience, areas of specialization and professional status.

The following chart lists average salaries for typical I/O job titles and openings on online employment websites during 2009.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology Salary

Find out what kind of salaries you should expect in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology field

Industrial / Organizational Psychology Salaries
Job Title *Average Salary
Workforce Insights Manager $92,000
Sr. Talent Management Specialist $66,000
Evaluation & Assessment Specialist/Manager $57,000
Professional Development $61,000
HR Organizational Development Specialist $67,000
Trainer $69,000
Test & Measurement Specialist $56,000
Organizational Effectiveness Director $75,000
Sr. Organization Development Advisor $82,000
Behavioral Analyst $55,000
Selection Systems Manager $60,000
HR Practice Manager $65,000
Research Analyst $61,000
Sr. Research Consultant $78,000
HR Consultant $77,000
Executive Coach $132,000

* all salaries reported by simplyhired.com as of Sept. 2009

If you enjoy helping others, working with statistics and quantitative tools, and desire a career with several options in diverse settings that offer competitive wages, you should consider a career in I/O psychology. Contact schools offering bachelor's degree programs in psychology, master's degree programs or PhD programs in industrial-organizational psychology.



Industrial & Organizational Psychology Jobs in Singapore

Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

OPTIMAL CONSULTING GROUP PTE LTD (OCG) is headquartered in Singapore with physical presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China and operates virtually around the Asia Pacific region. OCG focuses on talent optimization; talent assessment & identification, development & engagement.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified applicants will currently possess a Bachelor's degree (preferably Masters Degree) in Industrial / Organisational Psychology.
  • Senior Consultants may be a graduate with at least 5 -8 years direct experience
  • Principal Consultants may be a graduate with at least 10 years direct experience
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and with a senior mentor.
  • Demonstrated customer services skills supporting technical products.

The successful candidate can look forward to:

  • In depth learning, experiences and exposures in the People Management profession as well as managing a business
  • Exposure to world-class researched and validated tools and methodologies
  • Relocation opportunities to China, Hong Kong and Malaysia
  • Remuneration Package of between SGD 100,000 – 120,000 per annum depending on experience and qualification.

Senior Consulting Partner

THE KEN BLANCHARD COMPANIES is seeking for a Senior Consulting Partner Reporting to the APAC Global Market Leader this position is responsible for facilitating the execution of operations, development plans and policies as it pertains to the individuals who provide product delivery within a specific global region. Acts as a liaison to Sales within the region and manages the staffing, development and delivery of high-quality external training and consulting to Blanchard clients as well as delivering to these clients.

Key Requirements:

  • Graduate Degree in I/O Psychology, OD or related field with five to eight years experience in delivery of training and consulting as a consultant
  • Experience with multiple training methods and styles
  • Experience with Customization. - Experience as a Lead Consulting Partner
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office environment
  • Background in Instructional Design preferred. - Organizational and planning skills. - Problem solving skills
  • Multiple language skills preferred (Mandarin, Korean, Bahasa or Malay)
  • This position requires 50% - 75% travel to company headquarters and client sites.

Assistant Head, Human Resources Division (Talent Attraction)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SINGAPORE) is the lead government agency responsible for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore, and help shape our country's economic future.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team that is responsible for attracting the best talents for the EDB through recruitment and scholarships. You will have the opportunities to formulate effective recruitment policies and initiatives, and work closely with recruiting divisions, universities, as well as other external agencies to identify and select the right talents for the EDB in a timely fashion. You will also be responsible for enhancing and executing the EDB scholarship programme in order to attract, nurture and develop EDB scholars into future leaders.

Requirements

  • A good Honours or Masters degree in a field related to Human Resources, Organisation Development or Organisation Psychology
  • Preferably at least 2 years' experience in HR, or marketing. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Familiar with recruitment best practices, systems and processes
  • Strong analytical thinking and operational skills

Senior Officer Human Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SINGAPORE) is the lead government agency responsible for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore, and help shape our country's economic future.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team that is responsible for attracting the best talents for the EDB through recruitment and scholarships. You will have the opportunities to formulate effective recruitment policies and initiatives, and work closely with recruiting divisions, universities, as well as other external agencies to identify and select the right talents for the EDB in a timely fashion. You will also be responsible for enhancing and executing the EDB scholarship programme in order to attract, nurture and develop EDB scholars into future leaders.

Requirements

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

  • A good Honours or Masters degree in a field related to Human Resources, Organisation Development or Organisation Psychology
  • Preferably at least 2 years' experience in HR, or marketing. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Familiar with recruitment best practices, systems and processes
  • Strong analytical thinking and operational skills

Work Environment

Industrial-organizational psychologists are frequently hired on as consultants to help solve a particular problem within a company or organization. They work as industry consultants to public, labour, business, academic, communities and NGOs. However, these environments might change depending on the length of their contract and the hiring organizations.

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