Country People Manager, Indonesia

SSP Asia Pacific; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Asia Pacific is seeking a Country People Manager for Indonesia, based in the Bali office. You will lead the People function, partnering with business leaders to align HR practices with business goals and ensuring compliant, effective operations.

Key areas include HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, and compensation & payroll. You’ll guide performance management, conduct workforce planning, and support audits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, or a multi-site environment.
• Good understanding of Indonesia employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and employee engagement.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both spoken and written.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People function in Indonesia and ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
• Partner with managers to support people-related matters and business objectives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and employee records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People management

Multisite HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Country People Manager, Indonesia (Bases in Bali office)

Lead the People function in Indonesia and support both strategic and day-to-day HR operations. Partner with business leaders to align people practices with business goals, while fostering employee development, engagement, and compliance with company policies and local regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Business Partnering

• Manage daily HR operations and ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
• Partner with managers to support people-related matters and business objectives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and employee records.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment activities to attract and hire suitable talent.
• Work with hiring managers on workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.
• Support employer branding and talent sourcing initiatives

Learning & Development

• Identify training and development needs across the business.
• Coordinate and support employee training programs.
• Assist in talent reviews and succession planning activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development.

Employee Engagement

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support employee communication and feedback programs.
• Help create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with managers to improve employee satisfaction and performance.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Support payroll and benefits administration processes.
• Ensure HR practices are aligned with company guidelines and local requirements.
• Assist with annual salary reviews and market benchmarking activities.
• Support annual bonus, salary review, and benefits administration processes.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with Indonesia labor regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support audits and reporting requirements as required.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, or a multi-site environment.
• Good understanding of Indonesia employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and employee engagement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both spoken and written.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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