Head of Human Resources (HR)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy and initiatives that directly support and align with the company's overall business strategy.
• Lead the transformation and strengthening of the organizational culture, ensuring the company's core values are embodied and displayed throughout the business.
• Design, implement, and evaluate all human resource department policies, procedures, and departmental structures.

Operational Excellence & Management

• Oversee and manage the core areas of the HR department, including: Recruitment and Onboarding, Employee Relations, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, and Reward and Recognition.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including administering and managing compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Lead the continuous improvement agenda, focusing on engagement, welfare activities, maximizing productivity, and devolving HR responsibilities to line managers.
• Manage and improve HR systems and effectively manage the HR budget.

Performance & Development

• Oversee, design, and implement performance appraisal systems (e.g., KPI, OKR) that promote a culture of high performance and productivity.
• Assess organizational training needs and coordinate internal and external training sessions to build critical leadership capability and expertise.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full legal compliance across all aspects of human resource management, maintaining in-depth knowledge of current labor laws and HR best practices.
• Provide comprehensive reports to the Chairman & CEO on all areas of HR, Payroll, and Learning & Development, including the application of Employment Law and HR policy.
• Act as a trusted advisor and perform other duties as assigned by the Chairman & CEO.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in any field; an MBA is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/management role.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of local labor laws, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex employee relations issues and address challenging workplace dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong strategic and analytical capability with the ability to use data to inform and drive HR strategies.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Experience managing and utilizing HR systems and databases.