Assistant HR Manager IPEKA

Job Purpose
To lead and execute people strategies that ensure the right talent is in the right place, at the right time — while building a culture of engagement, excellence, and care. You will oversee the full spectrum of HR operations, from recruitment and remuneration to personnel services and industrial relations, ensuring all processes are efficient, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR Strategy: Design long-term workforce plans aligned with IPEKA’s organizational goals.
• Drive Operational Planning: Propose and manage HR division budgets for operations and development programs.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition: Ensure timely fulfilment of staffing needs, including collaboration with recruitment partners.
• Enhance People Systems: Build and refine systems for recruitment, personnel administration, and compensation.
• Ensure Payroll Excellence: Monitor payroll and benefit processes to ensure accuracy, fairness, and compliance.
• Boost Engagement: Lead initiatives that foster employee engagement and positive workplace culture across all campuses.
• Strengthen HR Governance: Develop policies and maintain strong labour relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the Team: Mentor and guide HR staff, fostering their growth and aligning their performance with strategic goals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree holder (Master’s preferred) in HR, Psychology, Management, or related fields.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strategic thinker with strong understanding of HR systems, compensation, labour law, and employee relations.
• Excellent communicator and team leader with a heart for education and ministry.
• Experience in an educational or service-based institution is a plus.

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Why IPEKA?
At IPEKA, your work goes beyond HR operations — it’s about people, purpose, and impact. Be part of a Christ-centred environment where your leadership supports the mission to transform lives through education.