Manager - People

About Us

At Bright Future , we are on a mission to "empower young people with the tools, skills, and opportunities to build a brighter future. We believe that the impact we create externally begins with the experience we build internally for our team.

We are looking for a people-first professional who is passionate about creating an inclusive, inspiring, and engaging work environment. If you're someone who enjoys co-creating meaningful employee journeys and building a strong people culture, this role is for you!

Role Overview

The Manager – People & Administration will play a dual role of driving people-centric initiatives while ensuring smooth administrative operations across the organization. This role is critical to building a strong work culture, fostering employee engagement, and enabling effective systems that support the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture

• •Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, exits).
• •Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen organizational culture.
• •Partner with managers to support team development, conflict resolution, and career growth.
• •Ensure policies and practices are updated, compliant, and employee-friendly.
• •Lead initiatives around diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Administration

• •Oversee day-to-day office administration, vendor management, and facility management.
• •Ensure compliance with statutory, labor laws, and organizational policies.
• •Manage contracts, service providers, and procurement processes effectively.
• •Oversee logistics, travel arrangements, and asset management.
• •Drive digital adoption in administrative systems for efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies

• •Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.
• •Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills.
• •Ability to multitask and manage priorities across people and administrative functions.
• •Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• •Proficiency in MS Office and HR/administration tools.

Educational & Professional Background

• •Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• •6–8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• •Experience in NGOs/social development sector will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

• •An opportunity to shape culture and systems in a youth-driven organization.
• •A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
• •Professional growth through learning and leadership opportunities.