Deputy Human Resource Manager

Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia | Full-time

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BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential. 

Position: Deputy Human Resource Manager (open to Liberia nationals only)

Job Location: Monrovia, Libera

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org)

About the Role:

The Deputy HR Manager is responsible for implementing HR strategy and procedures that align with BRAC International goals and objectives. The Deputy HR Manager will provide guidance and support to management and employees on all HR-related matters ensuring compliance with the labor laws and regulations. S/he supports the Head of HR to ensure quality staffing to effective program delivery, as well as compliance and efficiency at the Country office and in the field offices,

Key Responsibilities:

 

1. Ensure implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs

  • Support the field management regarding the execution of HR policies and the interpretation of rules, staffing and related personnel problems.
  • Seek to understand national laws related to employment, taxation and other issues related to human resource management and actively support BRAC policies alignment to these laws
  • Assist the Human Resource and Safeguarding Manager in training of staff on safeguarding matters, HR polices & compliance and reporting,
  • Responsible for the monitoring and tracking of staff training to include BRAC International trainings for all staff.
  • Support the Head of HR and Heads of Department in identifying learning priorities and staff development initiatives

2. Manage the recruitment and onboarding process

  • Oversee the entire recruitment process from the job requisition stage to drafting job offers.
  • Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies and plans that align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with department heads and program managers to identify talent gaps and proactively develop plans to address them.
  • Oversee the development and management the organization’s talent pipeline for timely gap filling.
  • Ensure that all employment contracts are issued and managed as per organizational policy and the laws of Liberia.
  • Ensure the development, continuous update and effective implementation of a staff contracts management tracker.
  • Proactively work with departmental heads to ensure effective contracts management, proactively communicating ending contracts and implementing the agreed way forward
  • Ascertain accuracy and completeness of the staff information and records for all newly hired and existing staff.

3. HR Compliance and Audits support

  • Support the Head of HR to ensure compliance with organizational HR policies, country labor laws and HR best practices, and proactively suggest recommendations for corrective actions where gaps are identified.
  • Work in collaboration with both the internal and external auditors to ensure that regular audits are carried out.
  • Conduct HR audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement and suggest recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the management team to ensure all HR audit findings are addressed and recommendations implemented timely.

4. Records Management

  • Ensure that staff files are opened for all newly hired staff, and that all required documents are filed as per the filing check list.
  • Ensure that all physical and online staff files are timely updated with the applicable documents.
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements when handling staff data.
  • Responsible for the E-Filing of HR documents to include and not limited to staff files, recruitment documents.

5. Team Management 

  • Supervise, coach and mentor all direct reports to ensure that they are capacitated and equipped to deliver their roles.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure they meet their goals and objectives.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and feedback sessions with the team members.

6. HR Reporting

  • Provide regular reports on staffing to the Head of Human Resource and Training
  • Support the Head of HR to ensure that all the necessary HR information is captured and reported accurately to the Head of HR and management to inform decision-making. 

7. Exit Management

  • Ensure that all staff exit processes align with organizational policies and labor laws for both national and international staff.
  • Advise managers on complex contract or termination issues.
  • Support the Head of HR in restructuring or redundancy processes.
  • Manage archiving HR records of all separating staff and maintain a register for the same by facilitating effective staff clearance, documentation and release from the organization.
  • Process final benefits and payments for exiting staff

8. HR Administration and Benefits Management

  • Effective management of the Human Resource Information system by ensuring all staff are added in the system, update the attendance records in the system, and leave is managed through the system.
  • Process work permits and other immigration documents for expatriates.
  • Process invitation letters for visitors and advise them on visa applications.
  • Manage benefits enrolment, changes and terminations
  • Ensure compliance with benefits related laws and regulations.
  • Maintain an up-to-date record of leave balances using the human resource software
  • Coordinate the process of renewals of and changes in medical/Insurance schemes for all staff, including the provision of information to staff.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
  • Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.


Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

•    Strong knowledge of talent management principles and practices.
•    Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions.
•    Excellent leadership and management skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Knowledge of Liberia Labour Laws, regulations, and best practices.
•    Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
•    Proficient Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.


Experience Requirements:  

5+ years' experience in talent management or related role in a reputable organization, preferably in the NGO setting 

Employment type: Regular/Fixed-Term

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity! 

Qualified and interested candidates are recommended to apply through this link; https://bracinternational.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0zjeo?source=

Application deadline: Friday 13th February 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”