Deputy Head of HR (Productivity)

SkilledUp Life; Daresbury; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SkilledUp Life is seeking a committed volunteer for the Deputy Head of HR (Productivity) role. This mid-senior position involves overseeing HR functions, improving productivity, and collaborating across teams in a remote setting. Ideal candidates will have significant HR experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to leadership.

Benefits

Testimonial on profile

LinkedIn testimonial

Company name addition to LinkedIn profile

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources or Operations with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and performance management.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR Admin team in onboarding, offboarding, and documentation.
• Manage performance management and volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Ensure daily operations and productivity across HR functions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

3+ years in HR or Operations

Tools

Google Workspace

Trello

Job description

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[Please do not apply if you do not have significant experience as this is a leadership position]About the CompanyAt SkilledUp Life, we are passionate about:

• Developing a global talent pool.
• Building tech companies.
  
  

On the talent side, we want to solve the following problem once and for all:

• How do you get a job if you don’t have Experience?
• How do you get Experience if you don’t have an Opportunity?
  
  

Every time you want to gain real Experience, we want SkilledUp Life to be the first brand that comes to your mind. Achieving this is not a mean task. We want your help to realise our vision.About the Volunteer OpportunityWe are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Deputy Head of HR (Productivity) to join SkilledUp Life. In this senior volunteer role, you will oversee the HR Admin department, HR People team, and HR Team Coordinators. Your mission will be to help drive operational efficiency, ensure smooth processes, and foster collaboration across HR functions to improve overall team productivity.This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong background in organization, process management, and team leadership — someone who enjoys working across departments to achieve measurable impact.Activities

• Oversee and support the HR Admin team in onboarding, offboarding, volunteer documentation, and record-keeping.
• Supervise the HR People team in performance management, volunteer engagement, and recognition initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate with HR Team Coordinators to ensure smooth daily operations and progress tracking.
• Conduct regular check-ins and meetings with HR sub-teams to monitor productivity and address challenges.
• Drive improvements in reporting, daily updates, and record maintenance across HR systems.
• Collaborate with the Head of HR and CEO to align team goals and ensure the timely delivery of key tasks.
• Support the rollout of performance review processes and ensure that productivity benchmarks are met.
• Oversee the scheduling and planning of volunteer training and succession transitions.
  
  

Duration

• 3 months (60 volunteer days)
• At least 3 hours per day
• Part-time
• Remote
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources or Operations, with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, performance management, and team productivity.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, mentor others, and manage multiple projects in a remote setup.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experience with Google Workspace, Trello, and other remote project management tools.
  
  

Acquired Skills

• Advanced leadership and productivity management in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Practical experience overseeing multi-function HR teams.
• Project management and process improvement expertise.
• Enhanced communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Experience in fostering an accountable, structured, and results-driven HR environment.
  
  

EndorsementsOnce a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
• Provide a Linkedin testimonial.
• Allow you to add Company Name to your Linkedin Profile.
• Write a Linkedin Post thanking you for your contribution.
  
  

DisclaimerThis is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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