Director HR, Indonesia

PT DSM Nutritional Products Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,000,000,000 - 2,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT DSM Nutritional Products Indonesia is seeking a Country Lead HR Regions to drive a consistent One DSM-Firmenich employee experience across Indonesia, translating global HR priorities into local action.

You will lead talent development, manage labor relations, and build strong partnerships across plant operations and commercial functions, while fostering a high-performance culture and workforce development in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing or plant environments with blue- and white-collar employees.
• Proven track record leading HR at country or multi-site level in a multinational organization.
• Strong exposure to labor relations and union management in Indonesia.
• Experience driving talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Demonstrated success balancing strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key driver of the One dsm-firmenich initiative, deploying global and regional HR priorities consistently across Indonesia.
• Provide efficient, aligned, and lean HR solutions that balance business needs with employee experience.
• Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and performance within a matrix environment.
• Drive talent development strategies, including strategic staffing, succession planning, and building strong talent pipelines for both plant operations and commercial functions.
• Build and maintain strong HR partnerships across all levels, promoting a high-performance and employee-oriented culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and workforce development.
• Accountable for managing labor relations and unions across all sites, fostering constructive dialogue while safeguarding business continuity.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Talent management

Org development

Strategic staffing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR or Business Admin

Job description

The Country Lead HR Regions is responsible to create a consistent "One DSM-Firmenich" employee experience at every moment that matters, by bringing to live Country BU strategies, Group HR plans and processes, DSM Firmenich Values & Behaviours and integrated HR solutions to the local levels, to build business growth and engaged teams.

At dsm-firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as a key driver of the One dsm-firmenich initiative, deploying global and regional HR priorities consistently across Indonesia
• Provide efficient, aligned, and lean HR solutions that balance business needs with employee experience
• Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and performance within a matrix environment
• Drive talent development strategies, including strategic staffing, succession planning, and building strong talent pipelines for both plant operations and commercial functions
• Build and maintain strong HR partnerships across all levels, promoting a high-performance and employee-oriented culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and workforce development
• Accountable for managing labor relations and unions across all sites, fostering constructive dialogue while safeguarding business continuity

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including experience in a manufacturing/plant environment with both blue- and white-collar employees
• Proven track record in leading HR at country or multi-site level, preferably in a multinational organization
• Strong exposure to labor relations and union management in Indonesia
• Experience driving talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives
• Demonstrated success in balancing strategic HR leadership with hands‑on operational delivery

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM’s 23,500 employees deliver annual net sales of around €9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.

Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM’s 23,500 employees deliver annual net sales of around €9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext.

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