Head of HR / Group HR Manager (Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing)

Client Overview

Our client is an established and growing Indonesian business group operating across manufacturing, electrical and electronic products, consumer technology, and commercial distribution. The group manages multiple business units and operational facilities, supporting both industrial production and nationwide commercial activities.

With a diverse workforce spanning corporate offices, manufacturing operations, and commercial functions, the organization operates in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-driven business environment. Its continued development requires effective people management, consistent HR policies, and strong coordination across business units.

As part of its organizational development, the group is strengthening its Human Resources leadership to establish standardized HR systems, improve workforce productivity, enhance regulatory compliance, and support sustainable business expansion.

Job Role

The Head of HR / Group HR Manager will lead the end-to-end Human Resources function across multiple business units, overseeing HR operations, organizational development, industrial relations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and performance management.

Reporting directly to the business owner, this position will play a critical role in developing and institutionalizing structured HR policies, procedures, and management systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and improving HR foundations, implementing group-wide KPI and performance evaluation frameworks, and ensuring consistent HR governance across corporate and operational teams.

This role requires a hands-on HR generalist with strong experience managing multi-unit organizations, resolving employee relations matters, and working closely with business owners and operational leaders. Candidates from Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Trading & Distribution, or other multi-business environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Human Resources Strategy & Organizational Development

• HR Policies, SOPs & System Development

• Group-Wide HR Operations & Administration

• Workforce Planning, Organizational Structure & Headcount Management

• Performance Management Systems (KPI & OKR)

• Talent Acquisition, Recruitment & Workforce Development

• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Governance

• Industrial Relations & Employee Relations Management

• Indonesian Labor Law & Employment Regulatory Compliance

• Expatriate Workforce Administration & Compliance

• Learning, Development & Succession Planning

• Multi-Business Unit HR Standardization & Coordination

• HR Reporting, Analytics & Management Advisory

• Cross-Cultural Stakeholder & Business Owner Management

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Human Resource Management, Law, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, covering comprehensive HR generalist and operational responsibilities.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, Group HR Manager, or Head of HR position.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Administration, and HR Policy Development.

• Experience overseeing HR operations across multiple business units, branches, factories, warehouses, or operational locations.

• Strong exposure to Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Trading & Distribution, Retail, or other multi-unit business environments.

• Experience managing large employee populations and diverse workforce structures is highly preferred.

• Previous experience reporting directly to business owners, founders, or senior executive management is advantageous.

HR System Development & Organizational Governance

• Proven track record in developing, implementing, or improving HR systems, policies, and organizational procedures.

• Hands-on experience establishing HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), employee handbooks, company regulations, and employment policies.

• Strong capability in developing organizational structures, workforce planning frameworks, and standardized HR practices across business units.

• Experience designing and implementing KPI/OKR frameworks, employee performance evaluations, and performance improvement programs.

• Ability to transform operational HR practices into structured, measurable, and sustainable HR management systems.

Industrial Relations & Employment Compliance

• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws, employment regulations, and industrial relations practices.

• Proven experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, employment disputes, and workplace grievances.

• Familiarity with PKWT, PKWTT, Peraturan Perusahaan, employment termination procedures, and applicable labor compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, payroll governance, and compensation administration.

• Experience managing HR compliance across operationally intensive or multi-location business environments.

• Familiarity with expatriate workforce administration, RPTKA, and ITAS-related employment requirements is advantageous.

Compensation, Benefits & Talent Management

• Strong experience managing compensation structures, payroll processes, employee benefits, and workforce cost planning.

• Ability to conduct salary benchmarking, support manpower budgeting, and maintain compensation competitiveness.

• Proven experience managing recruitment activities across managerial, professional, technical, and operational positions.

• Experience developing onboarding programs, employee training initiatives, and succession planning frameworks.

• Ability to align talent development and employee performance with organizational objectives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing HR teams and coordinating HR activities across multiple business units.

• Comfortable working in entrepreneurial, privately held, family-owned, or rapidly growing organizations.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with business owners, senior management, operational leaders, and employees at different organizational levels.

• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and employee relations management skills.

• Pragmatic, assertive, diplomatic, and capable of balancing business priorities with employee welfare and regulatory compliance.

• Highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving organizational structures.

• Experience collaborating with multicultural or international management teams is advantageous.

Language

• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.

• Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage for cross-cultural business communication and stakeholder coordination.

Practical Information

• Working Location: North Jakarta, Indonesia

• Industry: Manufacturing, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Technology, and Trading & Distribution

• Function: Group Human Resources, HR Operations, Industrial Relations & Performance Management

• Level: Group Manager / Department Head

• Working Arrangement: On Site

• Working Days: Monday–Saturday