HR and Administration Manager

Job Title: HR & Administration Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Role

The HR & Administration Manager is responsible for leading all local Human Resources functions while overseeing administrative operations to ensure a compliant, efficient, and well-organized workplace. This role acts as the local HR authority, implementing global HR frameworks, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and driving people-focused initiatives, while also managing office administration, facilities, and internal processes that support business performance.

The position requires a strong HR professional with solid operational discipline, capable of balancing strategic people management with hands-on administrative leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources (Primary Focus)

• Implement and enforce corporate HR policies in line with local labor laws and regional regulations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning & development, and offboarding.
• Lead talent acquisition activities, ensuring hiring aligns with global recruitment policies and business needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee relations, grievances, disciplinary procedures, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll administration in line with global frameworks and local market practices.
• Drive performance management processes, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Design and deliver training programs, including compliance, ethics, leadership, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate HR data, reporting, and analytics to support workforce planning and leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and employee well-being regulations.
• Partner with senior leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Administration & Compliance (Secondary Focus)

• Oversee day-to-day office administration, facilities management, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure effective document control, records management, and data security.
• Manage administrative budgets, cost control, and resource optimization in collaboration with finance.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver compliance training programs and investigate policy or compliance violations.
• Lead and coach administrative and departmental teams, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements, automation, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience (HR-Focused)

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent) – strongly preferred.
• Minimum At least 3 years in a senior HR role.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Proven experience implementing HR frameworks in a multinational or structured corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret, and present operational data.

Desirable:

• Experience managing administrative or office operations alongside HR.
• Exposure to compliance investigations, audits, and corporate governance.
• Strong HR systems experience (HRIS, payroll, reporting tools).

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, self-driven individual who thrives in changing environments and works with high efficiency.

How to apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV and Relevant Certifications, in Pdf format,  through email to jobs@careersmw.com. Each file should be sent separately -No Zip Files are allowed.

Please use the subject line “HR & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER – Your Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email.

The closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday, 2nd February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.