HR Specialist / HR & Administration Manager / Chief People Officer

About the role

We are looking for a capable, people‑focused HR professional to lead and support key human resources and administrative functions. The role will develop people strategies, strengthen organisational processes, drive employee engagement and ensure HR operations align with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures that support organisational goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management and the full employee lifecycle.
• Build talent management and workforce planning frameworks.
• Support employee engagement, workplace culture, retention and internal communication initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers and staff on HR policies and people‑related issues.
• Manage HR administration, documentation, records and internal processes.
• Establish performance evaluation and career development programmes.
• Identify and implement improvements to HR systems, workflows and operational efficiency.
• Support succession planning, leadership development and organisational development initiatives.
• Monitor HR metrics, prepare reports and deliver recommendations to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employee lifecycle management and organisational development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Leadership and people‑management capabilities with experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, talent development and HR administration.
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with HRIS or other digital HR management systems.