HR Manager - Apparel Garment

Mataram Consultancy; Kota Semarang; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mataram Consultancy in Semarang, Central Java, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR across two garment plants with about 2,500 workers. You will run HR processes, Industrial Relations, and ensure compliance with Indonesian labour law while driving a compliant, stable, and productive workforce.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HRM or related field, 8–10 years of HR leadership experience, and proven ability to manage large, multi-location teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Psychology, Law, Management or related field.
• 8–10 years HR experience, including senior leadership role.
• Experience managing large, multi-location workforce (1,000–2,500+).
• Strong Industrial Relations experience and knowledge of Indonesian labour law.
• Experience in apparel/manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR across two manufacturing plants and ~2,500 workers.
• Manage Industrial Relations, including unions and bipartite negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian labour law and statutory obligations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compensation & benefits, performance management, and employee administration.
• Lead manpower planning and workforce allocation to support production needs.
• Manage discipline, grievances, attendance and engagement, and develop HR team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

An established garment manufacturing company with large scale production operations based in Semarang, Central Java.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function across two manufacturing plants with approximately 2,500 workers. You will be a hands-on leader who runs HR processes and Industrial Relations effectively, supporting a compliant, stable and productive workforce.

Key responsibilities

Lead the overall HR function across two manufacturing plants and approximately 2,500 workers.

Manage Industrial Relations, including employee relations, union engagement, bipartite negotiations and industrial dispute resolution.

Ensure compliance with Indonesian labour law and statutory obligations.

Oversee end-to-end HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compensation & benefits, performance management and employee administration.

Lead manpower planning and workforce allocation to support production requirements.

Manage employee discipline, grievances, attendance and engagement.

Lead and develop the HR team, and coordinate HR operations across both plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Law, Management or a related field.

Minimum 8-10 years of HR experience, including a senior HR leadership or managerial role.

Proven experience managing a large workforce, ideally 1,000-2,500+ employees across multiple locations.

Strong hands-on Industrial Relations experience, including labour unions, bipartite negotiations and dispute resolution.

In-depth knowledge of Indonesian labour law and end-to-end HR processes.

Experience in apparel, garment, textile or other large-scale manufacturing is preferred.

Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills and willing to be based in Semarang.