HR Manager, Group HR & HRBP SEA

Job Purpose

The HR Manager, Group HR & HRBP – SEA is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR support to the Southeast Asia region, partnering with regional and country management to deliver effective HR solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role also supports Group HR initiatives and projects as assigned, collaborating with other regional HRBPs to ensure consistent HR practices and effective implementation of Group-wide programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR Business Partner for Southeast Asia (SEA), providing strategic and operational HR support to regional and country management.
• Partner with business leaders on manpower planning, organisational structure, workforce requirements and talent management to support business objectives.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding activities across the assigned countries, including candidate assessment, salary recommendations, employment offers and probation confirmation.
• Advise management on employee relations, performance issues, disciplinary matters, grievances, employee separations and organisational changes, ensuring compliance with applicable local employment regulations.
• Drive the implementation of Group performance management processes, including performance reviews, employee development plans and performance improvement initiatives within the region.
• Coordinate regional compensation and benefits activities, including annual increments, promotions, retention proposals, variable bonus recommendations and benefits reviews.
• Identify regional learning and development needs, recommend suitable programmes and coordinate the implementation of training and employee development initiatives.
• Implement regional employee engagement, well-being and retention initiatives in collaboration with Group HR COE.
• Oversee regional HR operations, including employee lifecycle administration, payroll coordination, employee records, HR reporting and compliance with local employment requirements.
• Support Group HR projects and COE initiatives as assigned, providing regional inputs, analysis and recommendations to ensure alignment with Group HR objectives.
• Build effective relationships with regional stakeholders and support the implementation of business and people initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of relevant HR experience, including HR Business Partnering or HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multiple countries within Southeast Asia is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and familiarity with employment practices in other SEA countries.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management and compensation reviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple country requirements.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive employee matters.
• Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a regional environment.
• Ability to balance operational requirements with broader HR priorities.

Goodpack is an innovator in developing safe and cost-efficient transportation and storage solutions for challenging payloads, including rubber, food, chemicals and specialty industrial goods such as tires and automotive parts. We have a strong network of team members, operations and depots around the world, dedicated to simplifying our customers supply chain processes.

Our Business Promise – Creating Circular Supply Chain

We deliver value to our customers and partners through efficient supply chain solutions, our global network and fleets of intelligent returnable containers.

Our Employee Promise

We work closely together, in the spirit of the family-business at our origins. At the same time, backed by a reputable and financially strong private equity firm, KKR, Goodpack provides great exposure and myriad opportunities to impact at a local, organizational and global level.

Being of a network company with global presence, you will be exposed to different parts of the organization and adjacent functions through collaboration, broader job scope, and job rotations. The fast-paced and dynamic culture accelerates on-the-job training and learning, and consequently professional growth. You have easy access to our leaders, you can avail of international mobility programs and leadership development paths. You become an integral part of the network, your views and opinions matter and your own teams and the surrounding teams support you. You are connected to the entire world and our strong human network is reflecting and supporting our Connecting Businesses Globally business promise.

We believe in the value of employability, the continuous process of acquiring experience, new knowledge through purposeful learning and skills that contribute to successful careers in the ever-changing Logistics and Supply Chain industry.

Who are we looking for

We are always looking out for talents who have the required skills and the following traits:

Adaptable: You believe that change is the only constant and you are resourceful in your attempts to find improvement opportunity within that change. You are not afraid to try new things

Collaborative: You enjoy working with others and you are open to contribute knowledge, ideas and perspective. This is what makes our network strong and resilient

Self-directed: You take initiative, drive it from the start till the end and take pride and accountability in the result of the initiative.

Curious: You are hungry for knowledge, in your area of responsibility as well as beyond. You are determined to seek answers by asking the questions and you are willing to constantly learn.

Hands on: You are comfortable in seeing the big picture and you are passionate about turning strategy into reality through practical means and delivering results.

Communicate proactively: You are well-versed in verbal and written communication. You listen to others opinions and express your thoughts and ideas well.

Join us and be a part of Goodpack family!

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