HR Specialist, Southeast Asia (Indonesia)

Disneyland Hong Kong; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A major entertainment company in Jakarta is seeking an HR Specialist to manage the full employee lifecycle within Southeast Asia, focusing on Indonesia. This office-based role supports onboarding, payroll, and compliance, and drives employee engagement initiatives within a vibrant, inclusive workplace. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of HR experience, a strong understanding of local labor laws and proficiency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. The role offers dynamic challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of HR generalist experience in an MNC environment.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employee lifecycle management.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding and payroll.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and enhance satisfaction.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Understanding of Indonesian labor laws

Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

SAP

Workday

Excel (including VBA and macros)

Job description

HR Specialist, Southeast Asia (Indonesia)

This is an office-based role in our Jakarta, Indonesia office.

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

About the Team

The Southeast Asia (SEA) HR team is responsible for strategically developing and executing HR services and providing advisory support to employees, managers, and HR partners across the organization.

About the Role

The HR Specialist, SEA (ID) will manage the full employee lifecycle across Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on Indonesia. This role will oversee onboarding, employment changes, offboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with local HR policies and regulations. The HR Specialist combines operational management with strategic advisory, driving HR policies, improving workforce effectiveness, fostering employee engagement, and managing HR data and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries via email, phone, or service tools (e.g., ServiceNow), providing high-quality HR advisory and operational support to business leaders and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes, offboarding, contract preparation, confirmations, renewals, re-employment, work visa applications, background checks, benefits enrollment, employee transfers, leave management, and invoicing. Ensure accuracy of employee records in the HRIS and consolidate payroll inputs for processing.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with business requirements and statutory regulations, working closely with legal for policy renewals, and handle timely and accurate regulatory filings with local authorities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, enhance satisfaction and foster a positive work environment. Collaborate with HR teams in SEA to support regional employee engagement initiatives, ensuring consistency in company culture and engagement programs while addressing specific local employee needs and preferences.
• Generate and maintain monthly or ad-hoc HR reports, analyzing workforce data, and providing meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Support various HR projects or initiatives span across SEA, such as digitalization initiatives, HR system upgrades, or regional diversity and inclusion programs. Provide support and expertise to other regional HR teams as needed.
• Support change management initiatives across SEA, helping to drive regional transformation projects, employee communications, and cultural integration efforts.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian labor laws, HR best practices, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong language proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive employee information and HR-related data, maintaining a high level of trust and integrity in all HR processes and interactions.
• Experience with SAP and Workday is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VBA and macros for automating HR tasks and reporting is a plus.
• The ability to drive HR processes and deliver high-quality HR services in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to adapt quickly to change and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to make sound decisions, manage ambiguity, and work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and trust within the organization.
• Proactive, with a positive attitude towards change and a focus on continuous improvement.

Education:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.