Deputy Manager – Human Resources

About the role

BrightSpyre is looking for a Deputy Manager of Human Resources to support the Manager HR in planning, coordinating and implementing HR functions. The role ensures effective HR operations, compliance with organizational policies and efficient use of digital management systems to strengthen processes, data integrity and workflow automation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations, employee records, attendance, leave, employment contracts and staff documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate recruitment: vacancy announcements, screening, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks and onboarding.
• Operate HRMS/ERP platforms covering employee profiles, attendance, leave, approvals, performance appraisals, contract tracking and HR reporting, including data entry, system updates and user support.
• Support the move from manual to digital processes, troubleshoot routine system issues and work with IT teams and software consultants.
• Align HR workflows with Finance, Operations and IT, including payroll inputs, budgeting and employee entitlements.
• Facilitate appraisals, probation reviews and performance improvement processes.
• Support HR policy review, grievance handling, disciplinary processes, staff orientations and training.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain HR databases and generate management reports.
• Guide HR team members and monitor deliverables across offices and projects.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in the development sector or a multi-project organization.

Required skills

• Demonstrated experience with HRMS/ERP platforms, online workflow management and digital personnel records.
• Understanding of integrated systems such as HR, finance, attendance, payroll and approval workflows.