HR Manager (Agribusiness and Manufacturing)

Monroe Consulting Group; Desa Tanggilingo; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 850,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an Executive Recruitment firm, partners with a leading multinational agribusiness and manufacturing company to appoint a Human Resources Manager in Gorontalo, Sulawesi.

The HR Manager will lead the full spectrum of HR activities, serving as a strategic business partner to leadership and driving talent management, workforce planning, engagement, and governance across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management.
• Professional HR certifications will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years HR experience, including managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, FMCG, industrial sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and partner with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee talent acquisition, succession planning, onboarding, and development.
• Manage performance management, learning and leadership development programs.
• Handle employee relations, engagement, and communications across sites.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HR operations, payroll processes, and governance.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian labor laws and HR policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Coaching

Relationship building

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management

HR certifications (advantage)

Tools

HR systems

Workforce analytics tools

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading Multinational Agribusiness & Manufacturing Company to appoint a Human Resources Manager based in Gorontalo, Sulawesi.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for leading the full spectrum of Human Resources activities, ensuring that people strategies are aligned with business objectives while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence. This position will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, driving talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational development, and HR operational effectiveness.

Based in Gorontalo, this role requires a hands-on HR leader capable of managing both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations within a dynamic manufacturing and agribusiness environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnering

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and business priorities.
• Partner closely with management teams to provide strategic HR guidance and support organizational effectiveness.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives to ensure optimal talent availability and succession readiness across the organization.
• Support business transformation and organizational change initiatives to enhance performance and productivity.

Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

• Lead recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract, assess, and retain high-caliber talent.
• Develop and implement talent management programs that support employee growth and long-term organizational capability.
• Oversee succession planning initiatives for key positions and critical business functions.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration programs for new employees.

Performance Management & Learning Development

• Manage and continuously improve the performance management framework to drive employee accountability and business performance.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop targeted learning and development initiatives.
• Champion leadership development programs and career progression pathways.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance on conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to enhance retention, productivity, and organizational commitment.
• Promote effective communication between employees and management.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Manage HR operations, HR administration, and employee data management processes.
• Ensure accurate implementation of payroll-related processes and employee benefit programs.
• Drive process improvements to enhance HR service delivery and operational efficiency.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Indonesian labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, HR governance standards, and corporate compliance frameworks.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, industrial relations, and workplace practices.
• Manage HR risk and ensure proper documentation and reporting standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the HR function.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional HR certifications will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including managerial-level responsibilities.
• Experience within Agribusiness, Manufacturing, FMCG, Industrial, or related sectors is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing multiple HR functions in a complex operational environment.

HR Functional Expertise

• Strong knowledge and practical experience across:
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Workforce Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • HR Operations
  • Succession Planning
  • Organizational Development
• Solid understanding of Indonesian labor laws, statutory compliance, and employment regulations.
• Experience in HR policy development and implementation.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both operational and executive-level stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in organizational development, culture transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Exposure to HR systems, workforce analytics, and HR process optimization.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations or remote site locations would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on HR professional with extensive experience leading HR functions within manufacturing or agribusiness environments. They possess strong business partnering capabilities, a deep understanding of talent and organizational effectiveness, and the leadership skills required to build high-performing teams. This individual will be instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture, strengthening workforce capability, and supporting sustainable business growth in a dynamic operational setting.