Human Resource Manager

WireHire; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Manager to lead their HR operations, focusing on recruitment, performance management, and payroll in a dynamic startup environment. This exciting role requires 5 years of HR experience with proven capabilities in strategy development and strong knowledge of local labor laws. Candidates must exhibit leadership, interpersonal skills, and a tech-savvy nature to thrive in this challenging yet rewarding position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience, 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in manual payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR operations such as recruitment and performance management.
• Handle end-to-end payroll processing manually.
• Design HR strategies aligning with business goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Education

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

Tools

HRIS tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding.

• Handle end-to-end payroll processing manually, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labor regulations.

• Design and implement HR strategies that align with business goals, especially in a startup or new business environment.

• Develop and update HR policies, procedures, and documentation in line with legal requirements and company culture.

• Serve as a key advisor to management on people-related matters including organizational structure, employee relations, and retention strategies.

• Foster a positive, resilient work culture by promoting employee well-being, clear communication, and team collaboration.

• Assist with organizational development and change management initiatives.

• Manage general HR administration, documentation, employee database, and compliance audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

• Proven experience handling manual payroll processing is a must.

• Strong exposure to startup environments or new business setups, preferably involved in HR system creation or scale-up phases.

• Excellent knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices in Indonesia

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

• High level of emotional intelligence and a people-first approach.

• Tech-savvy with familiarity in HRIS tools, Microsoft Excel, and payroll software (even if used manually).

Note:

This is a tough but exciting role so please ensure you're in a good headspace and ready to grow with a team that values resilience, grit, and transparency. We're not just looking for someone who can "do HR," but someone who wants to build something meaningful from the ground up.