Assistant HR Manager/HR Manager

Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partner

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide proactive HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Support organizational changes, restructuring, and business expansion initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with department heads to understand workforce needs.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for commercial, technical, manufacturing, engineering, and support functions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent.
• Coordinate interviews, salary benchmarking, offer preparation, onboarding, and induction.
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development.

Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.
• Investigate employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Foster positive employee engagement and maintain harmonious workplace relationships.
• Support labor-management communications where applicable.

Performance Management

• Coordinate annual performance review and goal-setting processes.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee development.
• Support talent reviews, career development, and succession planning.
• Monitor probation reviews and performance improvement plans.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across commercial and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate internal and external learning programs.
• Support leadership development initiatives.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with mandatory statutory training requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support annual salary review, bonus planning, and market benchmarking.
• Administer employee benefits, insurance, and wellness programs.
• Ensure competitive compensation practices aligned with company philosophy.
• Prepare HR reports and manpower cost analyses.

Compliance & HR Policies

• Ensure compliance with Thai Labor Protection Act and other employment legislation.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external HR audits.
• Ensure compliance with company governance and corporate HR standards.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Promote company values and a positive workplace culture.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing programs.
• Conduct employee surveys and recommend improvement initiatives.

APAC HR Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of HR, APAC on regional HR initiatives.
• Participate in APAC HR projects, policy harmonization, and system implementation.
• Share best practices across regional HR teams.
• Support regional audits and compliance programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing the full spectrum of HR functions independently, preferably within manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of Thai Labor Law and employment regulations.
• Experience supporting both manufacturing plant and commercial/sales organizations.
• Experience working with regional stakeholders is an advantage.
• Professional HR certification will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Thai employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong reporting and data interpretation skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced multinational environment.
• Fluent in Thai and English (spoken and written).
• Chinese language capability will be an added advantage but is not mandatory.