Deputy Head of Human Resources

About the role

The Deputy Head of Human Resources supports the Head of People & Culture in steering the strategic direction and daily operations of the HR function. Acting as the second‑in‑command, this leader ensures policy governance, talent strategy, total rewards, labor‑law compliance and enterprise‑wide HR transformation are executed effectively across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of HR to translate business strategies into workforce plans and act as functional lead in executive meetings when required.
• Oversee daily operations of Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Payroll.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount budgeting and organisational redesign in collaboration with department heads.
• Manage performance review cycles, goal‑setting (KPIs/OKRs), employee engagement programmes and succession planning.
• Handle complex employee‑relations cases, ensure compliance with national labour laws and maintain relationships with labour authorities and unions.
• Utilise HR analytics and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to provide strategic insights on turnover, payroll costs, time‑to‑fill and training ROI.
• Lead process optimisation and automation initiatives to improve service delivery and reduce administrative cycle times.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in a senior HR role overseeing multiple HR pillars.
• Strong knowledge of labour‑law compliance, HR policy governance and organisational design.
• Ability to act as functional lead in executive settings and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in workforce planning, headcount budgeting and organisational restructuring.
• Track record of using HR analytics to drive strategic decisions.

Required skills

• HRIS implementation and management
• Power BI for HR reporting and analytics
• HR analytics and data‑driven decision‑making
• Payroll systems administration