Our client is an established multinational manufacturing organization operating in Thailand. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the site HR function and serve as a strategic business partner to plant leadership. In this role, you will align people and organizational strategies with site operational objectives, drive workforce effectiveness, and champion an inclusive, high-performance plant culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and build capability across the site HR team, establishing clear accountability, service standards, and operational HR delivery.
- Partner closely with plant leadership to translate manufacturing goals into practical talent and organizational strategies, including organization design and workforce planning.
- Shape and sustain a principle-driven, high-performance plant culture, actively assessing engagement gaps and fostering continuous improvement
- Drive organizational effectiveness, workforce optimization, and structured change management initiatives across operational units.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent development, succession planning, and retention strategies for key operational roles.
- Total Rewards & Performance Management: Direct site-level compensation reviews, performance management cycles, and reward programs aligned with regional standards and local market competitiveness.
- Foster constructive employee relations, manage labor disputes professionally, and ensure full compliance with Thailand labor laws, company policies, and statutory audits.
- Collaborate with EHS and operations leaders to maintain a safe working environment, address workforce risks, and support site business continuity planning.
- Oversee the site HR budget, manage external vendors, and leverage workforce analytics (attrition, absenteeism, hiring metrics) to drive continuous operational improvement.
Candidate Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree or professional HR certification is an advantage.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience.
- At least 3 years in an HR leadership or management role.
- Substantial hands-on HR experience supporting a manufacturing, plant, or heavy industrial operations environment.
- Prior experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC) with matrix or regional reporting lines.
Technical Competencies
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Thailand labor laws, regulations, and statutory compliance standards.
- Demonstrated track record in employee relations, conflict resolution, and labor risk mitigation in factory environments.
- Proven capability in strategic workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and HR analytics.
- Sound understanding of plant EHS standards and workforce crisis response.
Communication & Languages
- Highly developed stakeholder management and negotiation skills with both shop-floor employees and senior leadership.
- Professional fluency in Thai and English (written and verbal).
