HR Manager (Rubber)

We are looking for a Country HR Manager / HR Director to be based in Palembang, Indonesia. The incumbent will oversee the full spectrum of human resources functions for our companies in Indonesia. He/she will be responsible for providing HR leadership, ensuring compliance with Indonesian employment regulations, and driving HR initiatives aligned with the Group's overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Leadership & Strategy

· Oversee the HR function across all entities in Indonesia, ensuring alignment with group HR policies and local regulations.

· Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession management.

· Lead cultural integration and change management initiatives within the country.

2. Talent Management

· Oversee recruitment and selection processes to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates.

· Develop and oversee learning and development initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities.

· Manage performance management frameworks, ensuring clarity of KPIs and effective evaluation processes.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

· Oversee employee engagement programs to promote a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace.

· Advise on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies.

· Manage grievance and disciplinary processes in accordance with Indonesian labor law.

· Together with the Industrial Relations department, lead the team in resolving and/or conducting negotiations with the Labor Union or the Government in the event of labor disputes

4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

· Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with statutory requirements.

· Manage payroll operations and statutory reporting for all Indonesian entities.

· Provide market insights to Group HR on salary structures and incentive frameworks.

5. Compliance & HR Operations

· Oversee HR administration, employee records, and contract management.

· Ensure compliance with Indonesian employment laws, labor regulations, and government reporting requirements.

· Coordinate with legal and external authorities on HR-related statutory matters.

6. Group HR Collaboration

· Work closely with Group HR to implement global policies and systems in Indonesia.

· Provide country-specific insights to support group-wide HR initiatives and strategic decision-making.

· Ensure harmonization of HR practices across the group while accommodating local needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, GPHR) is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role in Indonesia.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws, HR best practices, and market trends.
• Proven track record in managing HR functions within multinational or group company structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Language proficiency in Mandarin and English is required (both spoken and written for the correspondence with China headquarter), ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple priorities.