Group HR Manager

The Position

• The Group HR Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the Human Resources strategy across the entire Acteus Group.
• This is a transformational leadership role responsible for building a modern, scalable and business-oriented HR function that supports the Group's continued international growth.
• The successful candidate will lead the development of HR policies, systems, processes and organisational frameworks while ensuring that Human Resources becomes a true strategic partner to the business rather than an administrative support function.
• A key responsibility of the role will be to design and implement the Group's HR ecosystem, including the digitalisation of HR processes through Odoo, the standardisation of HR practices across all countries, the implementation of performance management systems, talent acquisition strategies, leadership development and succession planning.
• The Group HR Manager will directly lead and mentor the regional HR team, currently comprising HR Executives based in Thailand and Cambodia, while supporting the development of additional HR resources as the Group continues to expand into new markets. The role is responsible for ensuring consistency in HR practices across all subsidiaries while empowering local HR teams to effectively support their respective operations.
• Working closely with the CEO, Country Managers and the Executive Leadership Team, the Group HR Manager will help shape the organisational structure, strengthen leadership capability, attract and retain high-performing talent, and foster a culture built on accountability, ownership, continuous improvement and positive performance.
• This position requires a commercially minded HR leader who understands that Human Resources exists to support business performance by enabling people to succeed, building strong teams and creating an environment where both employees and the business can thrive.

Qualifications required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or MBA would be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources, including significant experience in HR leadership.
• Demonstrated experience building or transforming HR functions.
• Experience implementing HRIS platforms (Odoo experience highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of organisational development and change management.
• Experience supporting multi-country operations is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Missions & Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Human Resources Strategy aligned with the Company's vision and long-term business objectives.
• Build and continuously improve a scalable HR organisation capable of supporting the Group's regional growth.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on organisational design, workforce planning and leadership development.
• Develop succession planning and talent management strategies across the Group.
• Promote a high-performance culture based on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and positive leadership.

HR Digitalisation & Process Development

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of Odoo HR across all Group companies.
• Digitalise HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, leave management, payroll, expense claims, employee records, performance management and reporting.
• Standardise HR policies, procedures, templates and documentation across all countries.
• Develop HR dashboards and reporting tools to support management decision-making.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Develop the Group recruitment strategy.

• Build a strong employer brand capable of attracting high-quality talent.

• Oversee recruitment activities across all subsidiaries.

• Support Country Managers in recruiting key positions.

• Develop structured onboarding programmes to accelerate employee integration and performance.

• Drive continuous improvement through automation and simplification of HR processes.

Performance & Leadership Development

• Design and implement the Group Performance Management Framework.
• Develop KPI and performance review processes across all subsidiaries.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee development.
• Identify future leaders and implement succession planning initiatives.
• Develop leadership training programmes across the organisation.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Build and promote a positive, high-performance organisational culture.
• Develop employee engagement initiatives that reinforce accountability, teamwork and recognition.
• Support leaders in creating productive, collaborative and respectful workplaces.
• Drive change management initiatives associated with organisational growth.
• Promote communication and alignment across all countries.

HR Governance & Compliance

• Ensure HR compliance across all countries.
• Develop and maintain Group HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor labour law developments across all jurisdictions.
• Support Country Managers with complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure consistency while respecting local legislative requirements.

HR Reporting & Business Partnership

• Develop meaningful HR KPIs and dashboards.
• Provide monthly workforce analytics to the CEO.
• Analyse workforce trends including turnover, recruitment efficiency, absenteeism and productivity.
• Provide strategic HR recommendations based on business needs.
• Support Executive Management in organisational planning and decision-making.

Regional HR Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the Group HR team across all Acteus entities.
• Directly manage the HR Executives currently based in Thailand and Cambodia, providing guidance, coaching and performance management.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of future HR resources as the Group expands into new countries and business units.
• Establish consistent HR standards, policies and processes across all subsidiaries while respecting local employment legislation.
• Conduct regular reviews with regional HR teams to monitor recruitment, employee performance, compliance and organisational priorities.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between regional HR teams to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Build a scalable HR organisation capable of supporting the Group's long-term international growth.

Required Technical Skills

• Human Resources Strategy
• Organisational Development
• HRIS Implementation & Digital Transformation
• Odoo HR (or equivalent ERP)
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management Systems
• Leadership Development
• Succession Planning
• Payroll & HR Administration
• HR Analytics & Dashboard Reporting
• Labour Law & HR Compliance
• Workforce Planning
• Change Management

Required Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Highly organised and process-driven.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management capability.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Positive and inspirational leadership style.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-growing organisation.
• Passion for building teams, developing people and creating high-performance cultures.