HR & Admin Manager

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

In the context of a dynamic, fast-evolving business such as yachting industry, the HR & Admin Manager is both a strategic partner and a hands-on implementer. The person is responsible for shaping the people agenda in alignment with the company’s business goals while ensuring day-to-day HR and administrative functions are executed with agility and care. This role requires depth of involvement across the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on continuous improvement, adaptability, and meaningful impact in a startup-like environment.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. HR Business Partnering & Strategy

• Develop and execute the annual HR action plan aligned with evolving business priorities and projects.

• Actively participate in business discussions to provide HR perspectives on organizational planning, workforce structure, and team efficiency.

• Build trusted relationships with department heads to provide sound advice on people matters.

2. Talent Acquisition & Lifecycle Management

• Manage end-to-end recruitment with a focus on talent fit and business readiness.

• Lead onboarding, probation, and offboarding processes to ensure consistency and employee experience.

3. Performance & Talent Management

• Coordinate the development of KPIs and performance tracking aligned with the company’s Balanced Scorecard.

• Identify and develop high-potential employees through internal growth opportunities.

• Support managers in building performance feedback habits and improving team accountability.

4. Learning & Employee Development

• Collaborate with functional leads to assess skills gaps and define pragmatic learning initiatives.

• Roll out targeted development programs that support business capabilities and employee growth.

5. Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Develop and adapt compensation frameworks and C&B policies that reflect business evolution, employee insights, and legal compliance.

• Supervise the execution of payroll

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor regulations and ensure company practices adhere to them.

6. Culture & Engagement

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and transparent workplace culture through engagement programs, team-building activities, and internal communication.

• Act as a connector between management and employees, addressing feedback, resolving concerns, and supporting healthy work relationships.

7. Administration & Workplace Operations

• Oversee administrative functions including workplace licenses, office services, and asset and operations liability insurances.

• Coordinate with suppliers for procurement and manage cost-effective administrative operations.

• Ensure a safe, productive, and positive working environment that supports employee effectiveness.

8. Reporting

• Prepare regular HR reports for internal management review

• Consolidate and submit required reports to Group HR as per corporate requirements

• Coordinate and compile statutory labor-related reports for submission to local authorities

• 3 to 5 years of experience in HR business partnering

• Business acumen, ability to dive deep and execute hands-on

• Agile, solution-oriented, and comfortable with evolving priorities

• Empathetic communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Committed to building a people-first culture in a growing business context

• Be result-oriented and able to handle multi-tasks with positive attitude

• Strong sense of organization

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge of labour law and HR best practices