HR & Site Service/External Affair Manager

FMC Corporation; Kota Semarang; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Corporation, a global leader in agricultural sciences, is seeking an HR & Site Services/External Affairs Manager for Ungaran Plant, Semarang. You will partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals, oversee end-to-end HR operations, and act as SME for Industrial and Employee Relations across functions.

You will drive union engagement, ensure labor compliance, manage General Affairs, and coordinate with regional HR teams to support safe, compliant, and resilient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, HR, or IR or related field.
• Proven experience in employee/industrial relations in manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations at the plant site with strong union engagement.
• Oversee HR operations at the site ensuring compliant service delivery.
• Align HR strategies with plant and business objectives with senior leaders.
• Act as SME for Industrial and Employee relations across functions.
• Ensure CLA implementation and compliance with labor laws.
• Manage relationships with government authorities and regulators.
• Oversee General Affairs, facilities, security, and logistics at the site.
• Collaborate with ASEAN/APAC teams to align global HR strategy.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or HR/IR

Job description

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Position Summary

The HR & Site Services/External Affairs Manager serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, ensuring the alignment of people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness and workforce performance. The role is accountable for overseeing end-to-end Human Resources operations and acts as the Company's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Industrial Relations, providing expert guidance and oversight across all business functions, including those beyond the plant environment, while fostering a stable and productive labor environment through effective union engagement, proactive employee relations management, and compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

Working in close collaboration with the Country HR Head and HR leaders across ASEAN, APAC teams, the role ensures consistency in Industrial Relations practices, supports risk mitigation, drives alignment with organizational standards, and facilitates the effective resolution of labor and employee relations matters.

In addition, the role leads site services and external affairs, including General Affairs, government and community relations, to support smooth plant operations, regulatory requirements, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Location: Ungaran Plant, Semarang

The Role

• To lead and manage employee relations at the plant site, ensuring harmonious industrial relations, effective union engagement, and full compliance with labor regulations, while supporting a stable and productive work environment.
• To lead and manage HR operations at the plant site, ensuring efficient HR service delivery, compliance with labour regulations, and effective implementation of HR policies and processes to support business continuity and workforce productivity.
• To act as a strategic partner to plant leadership by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, and employee engagement, while ensuring strong industrial relations and HR excellence at the site. Additionally, provide support to the Country HRBP as a co-business partner for functions outside the plant operations site.
• To serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER) matters across all functions within the company, including functions outside the plant operations site (e.g., Commercial and Supporting Functions). Ensure the effective and consistent implementation of the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) throughout the organization.
• To manage and strengthen relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance, smooth plant operations, and effective handling of permits, policies, and external stakeholder engagement.
• To build, manage, and maintain positive relationships with local communities surrounding the plant operations, ensuring social acceptance (social license to operate), minimizing conflicts, and supporting sustainable community development initiatives aligned with company values.
• Oversee and manage all general affairs functions at the plant site, ensuring efficient administrative support, facility management, security, logistics, and workplace services to enable smooth and compliant plant operations.
• Collaborate and coordinate with HR functions at the ASEAN Regional, APAC, and Global levels to ensure alignment between Global HR Strategy and local implementation within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology or related field from reputable University.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Employee Relations/Industrial Relations, HR Operations, and Business Partner role and must have worked in manufacturing or plant environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in community relation, government relations, General Affairs, CSR, Facilities Management in industrial or plant operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skill, conflict resolution, advance communication skill, negotiation, stakeholder management skill and Advance English communication proficiency is required.
• Experience in Leading Collective Labor Agreements (CLA) and union negotiations is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Relation, labor laws, union practices, dispute resolution processes, HR Practises and Processes, local regulation framework, local culture and community dynamics is a must.
• Demonstrates a strong and decisive character in resolving issues involving employees at various organizational levels, effectively managing diverse personalities, backgrounds, and cultural differences.
• Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of facility operations, vendor management, and administrative processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage sensitive issues, and work in complex environments and critical situations.
• Understanding ISO system and having ISO certification is a plus.

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.