Head of HR

About the role

This role involves bringing out strategic solutions, managing significant organizational change, and developing and implementing Indonesia Human Resources strategy, activities and programs including recruitment practices, training & development, compensation & benefits, staff welfare, people & organization development, and industrial relations that align with business needs, corporate direction and current and long-term business objectives. The role oversees the relationship between company management, employees, and trade unions to maintain a fair, compliant, and productive workplace.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Implement Corporate Human Resources strategy and align the HR system & procedure ac that align with overall business strategy of the organization.

• Implement, integrate and harmonize all activities and program related to human resources including training programs, administration and database, organization & people development, compensation and benefits, recruitment service, etc., in accordance to the corporet policy guidelines.

• Represent the organization in interactions with external parties (for example, other organizations, industry associations, employee unions, government agencies, labor relations authorities, nonprofit organizations) in order to protect the company’s interests and reputation including :

-          Collective Bargaining & Negotiations: Lead collective bargaining agreements with trade unions and employee representatives.

-          Labor Law Compliance: Ensure all company policies, contracts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and labor practices comply with local, state, and national employment regulations.

-          Dispute & Grievance Resolution: Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, misconduct investigations, conciliations, and labor court or tribunal cases.

-          Union & Workforce Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the shop-floor/workforce and executive leadership to prevent strikes and resolve unrest early.

-          Policy Development: Design and update internal labor guidelines, company regulations, and risk-mitigation strategies aligned with workforce trends.

-          Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit mandatory labor reports and certification filings to government authorities or regulatory bodies.

• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team to ensure that the human resource strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and according to established guidelines and budgets.

• Provide and control HR budget, reports, identify synergies across functions where potential cost savings may be gained.

• Identify strategic people issues and recommend strategic solution to management.

• Ensure that human resources system and procedures are compliance with all Local laws, regulation, corporate policies, and EHS procedures.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, or Psychology (a Law degree or postgraduate qualification is often preferred).

• Generally 5 to 10 years of experience in industrial or employee relations, frequently within manufacturing, plant operations, or unionized environments.

• Deep mastery of local labor laws, strong negotiation and mediation skills, crisis management, and analytical problem-solving.

• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or FMCG in manufacturing field.

• Knowledge of government regulation and HR strategy.

• Effective leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving & decision making, commercial mind.

• Interpersonal skills.

• English proficiency and computer literacy.