Deputy Head Of Hr (Productivity)

Skilledup Life Ltd; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

SkilledUp Life is seeking a committed Deputy Head of HR (Productivity) to enhance operational efficiency and team productivity in a part-time, voluntary role. This position requires significant HR experience and leadership qualities, focusing on collaboration and improvement across HR functions.

Benefits

Testimonial for LinkedIn

Opportunity to add Company Name to LinkedIn Profile

A LinkedIn Post thanking contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Human Resources or Operations.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and performance management.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR Admin team and team productivity initiatives.
• Support performance management and volunteer engagement.
• Drive improvements in reporting and HR processes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Google Workspace

Trello

Job description

Please do not apply if you do not have significant experience as this is a leadership position] About the Company At 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 realize our vision.

About the Volunteer Opportunity We 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 At least 3 hours per dayPart-timeRemoteRequirements 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.Once 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.Disclaimer This is a voluntary position, i.e.

there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind. It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission.