HR Officer

Widya Erti Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A national NGO in education and community development is seeking an HR Officer to manage human resources operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, at least 5 years of HR experience, and strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws. Responsibilities include recruitment, payroll preparation, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. This position is based in Jakarta with occasional travel. Competitive salary based on company scale.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in HR roles.
• Solid understanding of Indonesian labor law.
• Experience in NGO or international organization highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational aspects of HR.
• Post job vacancies and screen applications.
• Assist in payroll preparation and benefits administration.

Skills

HR expertise

Communication in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HR information systems (HRIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assignment: Fixed-term national employment agreement

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of a contract extension

Commencement: ASAP

Location: Jakarta, with possibility of traveling to provinces

Remuneration: Based on Company regulations and salary scale

Applications: 1) A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, 2) CV, 3) Details of three professional referees

About Us

Widya Erti Indonesia focuses on the education, agriculture, and community development sector by providing learning opportunities and empowering rural marginal communities to responsibly and sustainably care for the environment. WEI project areas are in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java, and other parts of Indonesia, with the head office located in Jakarta.

Objective

Manage an organization’s human resources to support and achieve business goals while ensuring the well‑being and development of employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

HR Officer role acts as a generalist, focusing on the daily operational aspects of HR and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations under the HR People and Culture Manager’s supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting job vacancy, screening resumes and applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Assist the People and Culture Manager in coordinating new employee orientations and completing new hire paperwork.
• Maintain accurate and updated employee records, including personal information and contract details in the ERP system.
• Assist the People and Culture Manager in managing and filing employee documents and company documents especially related to employee, both soft and hard file.
• Assist in payroll preparation and administering employee benefits programs, including enrollment and handling related queries.
• Ensure the company adheres to labour laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in registering the company regulations and staff contracts to Manpower Ministry through the system and dealing with the PIC directly.
• Assist in organizing performance management processes, including scheduling and reminding.
• Address employee questions regarding benefits, leave, and other HR-related matters in coordination and with the knowledge of People and Culture Development Manager.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of HR-related training programs.
• Other tasks requested by People and Culture Development Manager.

Selection Criteria (Qualification)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is a common requirement. A Master’s degree may be preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR, including generalist and administrative roles like recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Experience in an NGO or international organization is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of Indonesian labor law and administrative regulations, including the Omnibus Law (Law No. 11 of 2020).
• Proficiency in using HR information systems (HRIS), databases, and standard office software like Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in key HR functions such as talent management, succession planning, learning and development, and employee engagement.
• Good communication skill in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, both written and verbal, including ability to prepare letter, announcement and simple reports.
• The ability to build strong relationships, work effectively in a multicultural environment, and show tact and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and solve complex problems and manage multiple tasks.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, integrity, and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Willingness to work in a sensitive, potentially diverse, and dynamic environment.
• Experience working in NGO or the development sector.
• Familiar with Job Announcement Platform used by NGO and Development Organizations.
• Good network in NGO and Development Sectors Organization.

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and CV describing your qualities and experiences to [e-mail] with "HR Officer_Applicant Full Name" in the subject line, and please use this format for your file, Full Name_CV or Full Name_Application (i.e. Luna Maya_CV, Luna Maya_Application).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.