Assistant Manager – People Department

Role Purpose Be the single point of contact for managers and employees across assigned teams, owning the HR business partnering agenda. We are looking for an energetic, approachable, and proactive professional who builds strong relationships, brings fresh ideas, and makes things happen in a dynamic environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with managers on team effectiveness, workforce planning, organisational changes, and day-to-day people matters.Be a trusted contact for employees, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and ensuring timely follow-through.Own key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, probation, development, internal moves, retention, and exits.Drive performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development with managers.Lead engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen culture and connection.Handle employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and sound judgment.Coordinate with specialist HR teams to resolve issues and deliver a seamless employee experience.Use people insights and employee feedback to identify priorities and improve ways of working.Candidate ProfileBachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.5–7 years of relevant HR experience, including hands-on business partnering.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.A natural people person with energy, initiative, and strong ownership.Confident navigating change, managing sensitive matters, and balancing employee needs with business priorities.