Senior Manager, Country HR (Based in Indonesia, Palembang)

ion Limited; Palembang; On-site; IDR 1.003.176.000 - 1.337.569.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural rubber franchise is seeking a Country HR Manager in Palembang, Indonesia. The role involves overseeing all HR functions, providing strategic HR leadership, managing compliance with Indonesian labor laws, and driving HR initiatives across subsidiary companies. Candidates should possess significant HR experience, strong knowledge of local laws, and proficiency in Mandarin and English.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with 3-5 years in a managerial role in Indonesia.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proven track record managing HR functions within multinational companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR function across all entities in Indonesia.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders on HR issues.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of labor laws

Proficiency in Mandarin and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification

Job description

Senior Manager, Country HR (Based in Indonesia, Palembang)

This is a job posting on behalf of our subsidiary, PT Hok Tong.

Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hainan Natural Rubber Industry Group, a publicly listed company in Singapore. Headquartered in Singapore, the group employs over 14,000 people across over 100 locations worldwide. Leveraging an extensive network of plantations, factories, warehouses, terminals, and sales offices, the company distributes a wide range of natural rubber products to our customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Country HR Manager to be based in Palembang, Indonesia. The incumbent will oversee the full spectrum of human resources functions for our companies in Indonesia. He/she will be responsible for providing HR leadership, ensuring compliance with Indonesian employment regulations, and driving HR initiatives aligned with the Group’s overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Leadership & Strategy
   • Oversee the HR function across all entities in Indonesia, ensuring alignment with group HR policies and local regulations.
   • Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession management.
   • Lead cultural integration and change management initiatives within the country.
2. Talent Management
   • Oversee recruitment and selection processes to ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates.
   • Develop and oversee learning and development initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities.
   • Manage performance management frameworks, ensuring clarity of KPIs and effective evaluation processes.
3. Employee Relations & Engagement
   • Oversee employee engagement programs to promote a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace.
   • Advise on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies.
   • Manage grievance and disciplinary processes in accordance with Indonesian labor law.
   • Together with the Industrial Relations department, lead the team in resolving and/or conducting negotiations with the Labor Union or the Government in the event of labor disputes
4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
   • Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with statutory requirements.
   • Manage payroll operations and statutory reporting for all Indonesian entities.
   • Provide market insights to Group HR on salary structures and incentive frameworks.
5. Compliance & HR Operations
   • Oversee HR administration, employee records, and contract management.
   • Ensure compliance with Indonesian employment laws, labor regulations, and government reporting requirements.
   • Coordinate with legal and external authorities on HR-related statutory matters.
   • Work closely with Group HR to implement global policies and systems in Indonesia.
   • Provide country-specific insights to support group-wide HR initiatives and strategic decision-making.
   • Ensure harmonization of HR practices across the group while accommodating local needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, GPHR) is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role in Indonesia.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor laws, HR best practices, and market trends.
• Proven track record in managing HR functions within multinational or group company structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Language proficiency in Mandarin and English is required (both spoken and written for the correspondence with China headquarter); ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple priorities.

Halcyon Agri is a leading natural rubber franchise, supporting the world’s growing mobility needs through the origination, production and distribution of natural rubber. Headquartered in Singapore and listed on the Singapore Exchange, our key operating assets are located in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Africa. We own the largest rubber plantation in the world and we supply 13% of natural rubber for all tyre manufacturers. We have a distribution network of logistic assets and sales offices in South East Asia, China, Africa, Europe and the United States. Halcyon Agri have a rich history, tracing our roots back to the 1930s with our first natural rubber factories in Indonesia. We also own some of the oldest rubber trading houses in the world in UK, Europe and USA. Today, Halcyon Agri’s workforce comprises 15,000 employees across 54 locations.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate who wants to work in a start-up fast-paced environment in the traditional business of producing natural rubber. As the world’s mobility needs are constantly evolving with the growth of electric vehicles and ride-hailing apps, we want to be in the forefront to drive that evolution in how we produce rubber to meet our customers’ specifications including paving the way for sustainable rubber.