Head of HR and Admin at HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting provides affordable HR services and advisory to micro, small and medium enterprises. In short, we provide HR services to small businesses at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time staff. Perhaps you are a small business owner in a fast-growing business with a need to free up time to focus on growing your business? Understanding that small businesses are the growth engine of any economy, we at HR-EX really, really care about small businesses and are passionate about seeing them grow. Our client, in the Manufacturing and Trading industry, is looking for a Head of HR/Admin. The role will focus on developing a robust and dynamic, focused HR function that drives people and performance and is outcome-driven to enable our growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

Update HR strategy and policy to align with evolving business objectives, workforce needs, and industry best practices. 
Improve the overall recruitment strategy by implementing structured hiring approaches to ensure the right people are placed in the right roles and attract top talent. 
Develop and execute learning and development initiatives, including mentoring, coaching, and in-house training programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities. 
Improve performance management frameworks, including OKR development, appraisal systems, and bonus structures to drive employee growth and accountability. 
Conduct departmental mapping for succession planning, career growth, and competency review to support long-term HR strategy. 
Lead initiatives to enhance employee experience, onboarding, and workplace culture through structured engagement programs. 
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of labour laws, employment regulations, and workplace standards to ensure compliance. 
Oversee HR departmental operations, including audits, reporting, and maintaining records related to HR  and administrative activities. 
Supervise all administrative activities, including travel management, housekeeping, vendor coordination, and operational logistics. 
Build external networks within and beyond the manufacturing industry to bring insights and strategies to senior management. 

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR   certification, such as SPHRi, preferred). 
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HR and administrative functions, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role. 
Strong knowledge of HR practices, labour laws, and administrative procedures. 
Experience in change management, performance management, coaching, employee engagement, and total rewards processes. 
Ability to build inclusive teams by recognising diverse experiences and skills. 
Strong interpersonal, collaboration,  communication, and presentation skills. 
Attention to detail and numerical ability for HR data analysis. 
Ability to make data-driven decisions and solve problems pragmatically.