Group HR Head

Talent Search Recruitment; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic HR consulting firm is looking for a Group HR Head in Jakarta, Indonesia. The successful candidate will lead HR strategy and operations, ensuring compliance with Indonesian labour laws. You will manage payroll processes, oversee talent acquisition, and drive initiatives for a diverse workplace culture. Ideal candidates should have 10-15 years of HR experience and be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English. This is a senior leadership role offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 - 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing local and expatriate employee matters.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligning with business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including payroll processing.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Skills

Indonesian labour law compliance

End-to-end payroll processing

Immigration processes for expatriate employees

Strong leadership

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, or related field

Job description

Position: Group HR Head

Job Title: Head of Human Resources (HR Head)

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Reporting to: Senior Management

Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG / Property / Mining / Financial Services

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Human Resources to lead and strengthen our HR function in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving HR strategy, ensuring legal compliance, managing local and expatriate employee matters including immigration and overseeing the full payroll process. This is a senior leadership role requiring both strategic foresight and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the company\'s overall business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including:
  • Talent acquisition and onboarding
  • Performance management and employee development
  • Compensation and benefits administration
  • Payroll processing and statutory compliance
  • Learning and development programs
• Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with tax and labour regulations.
• Handle all immigration and expatriate management processes, including work permits (KITAS), visa sponsorships, renewals, and regulatory compliance. Ensure full compliance with Indonesian labour laws, immigration rules, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Lead employee relations initiatives, resolving issues effectively while maintaining a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with regional HR teams to implement group-wide initiatives and policies locally.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in line with company values.
• Manage HR budgets, HR systems, and generate analytics to support decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Indonesian labour law compliance
  • End-to-end payroll processing (including taxes and BPJS)
  • Immigration processes for expatriate employees (KITAS, RPTKA, IMTA, etc.)
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Industry experience in Manufacturing is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with operational excellence.
• High integrity and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Culturally sensitive with the ability to navigate both local and international work environments.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with a passion for people and compliance.