Deputy Manager Human Resources
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About the Role
The Deputy – Human Capital & Development Hub supports the Head of Human Capital in designing and implementing enterprise HC strategies, frameworks, and governance. The role involves overseeing corporate HC services, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and stakeholder coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Support the execution of Human Capital & Development strategy aligned with corporate strategy and expansion priorities
- Assist in maintaining corporate HC governance frameworks, including policies, delegated authorities, and approval matrices
- Contribute to organizational design initiatives ensuring clarity of roles and optimized structures
- Track and analyze enterprise HC KPIs and provide insights and recommendations
- Support management of HC annual calendar (performance cycles, talent reviews, workforce planning, etc.)
- Provide analytical and operational support to executive advisory activities led by the Head
- Oversee day to day operations of corporate HC services (TA, L&D, Total Rewards, HR Ops, Talent Management)
- Ensure adherence to service standards and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure alignment with corporate frameworks and service expectations
- Support corporate workforce planning processes aligned with business and subsidiary needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree and/or HR certifications (CIPD / SHRM / SPHR) preferred
- 10–12 years of experience in Human Capital / HR
- At least 3–5 years in a managerial role
- Experience in corporate or multi entity environments is highly desirable
- Strong execution and operational leadership
- Strategic thinking with hands on delivery capability
- Analytical and data driven mindset
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Role Purpose
- The Deputy – Human Capital & Development Hub supports the Head of Human Capital & Development Hub in designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise Human Capital strategies, frameworks, and governance across subsidiaries.
- The role contributes to the execution of corporate HC strategy, policies, and standards, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high quality HC practices across geographies while enabling local adaptation to labor laws and market realities.
- The Deputy acts as a key partner to the Head and supports advisory activities to leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of Human Capital & Development strategy aligned with corporate strategy and expansion priorities.
- Assist in maintaining corporate HC governance frameworks, including policies, delegated authorities, and approval matrices.
- Contribute to organizational design initiatives ensuring clarity of roles and optimized structures.
- Track and analyze enterprise HC KPIs and provide insights and recommendations.
- Support management of HC annual calendar (performance cycles, talent reviews, workforce planning, etc.).
- Provide analytical and operational support to executive advisory activities led by the Head.
- Oversee day to day operations of corporate HC services (TA, L&D, Total Rewards, HR Ops, Talent Management).
- Ensure adherence to service standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure alignment with corporate frameworks and service expectations.
- Support corporate workforce planning processes aligned with business and subsidiary needs.
- Assist in organizational design, job architecture, and role clarity initiatives.
- Contribute to change management and transformation projects across the Group.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master's degree and/or HR certifications (CIPD / SHRM / SPHR) preferred.
- 10–12 years of experience in Human Capital / HR, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in corporate or multi entity environments is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
- Strong execution and operational leadership.
- Strategic thinking with hands on delivery capability.
- Stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical and data driven mindset.
- Knowledge of HR governance and organizational development.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments.
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