Mission and Key Challenges:
The HR Manager is responsible for enhancing employee engagement through strong talent management and people development programs, implementing HR strategies and policies that support business objectives and long-range plans, and overseeing overall employment needs for all sites, in accordance with Puratos Group HR policies.
The HR Manager, as a member of the Country Management Team, collaborates closely with the General Manager and the team to achieve the company’s short and long-term goals. Core responsibilities include recruitment/employment, performance management, talent management, learning and development, policy implementation, benefits administration, HRIS, employee relations, and employment law compliance, all in line with Group policies.
To anticipate the evolving corporate landscape, the HR Manager must prepare managers and employees by building a robust HR system to address challenges in technology, workforce changes, leadership, and company culture.
 

Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with Management Team and Managers on all people-related matters, including performance management, organizational development, employee relations, people planning and recruiting. 
• Lead and inspire the local HR team to deliver HR KPIs; align all HR processes and programs to core values, strategic priorities and vision, in accordance with group policies.
• Oversee the recruiting process to attract top talent and meet company needs; take initiative to develop Puratos as an employer brand, in partnership with Group HR and Communications. 
• Ensure the onboarding, training, and performance management practices align with business requirements and support employee retention strategies. 
• Manage all employee relations and labor law compliance issues.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits and retirement programs; evaluate programs for employee retention and competitiveness in the marketplace; propose solutions for improvement. 
• Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of the organization through training, coaching and mentoring. Oversee the roll-out of Group learning & development programs and nominations for global training. Recommend and oversee in-house training and evaluate effectiveness of training programs. 
• Manage annual performance review and talent review process. Support development and implementation of individual development plans, in accordance with group policies and in partnership with the Group HR Talent Management team. 
• Coordinate HR data management, HRIS implementation and workforce analytics in the country (Budget, forecast and actuals, short term and long-term planning).
• Be involved in establishing the annual local HR budgets.
• Manage development and implementation of local HR policies and procedures ensuring full compliance with all employment legislative requirements. 
• Maintain integrity of HR data and employee records in accordance with legal requirements and group standards and policies. 

Requirements:

• Master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business or Commerce Administration, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 12 years of experience in management role, preferably in Food Industry
• Fluent in English
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to think analytically
• Advanced presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player, ethical and supportive; a role model of company’s values and working principles
• Technical and functional understanding of and experience in talent management, performance management, HR systems, local payroll and admin system, job grading, change management, health and safety, labor and employee relations etc. Basic knowledge of financial analysis of accounts, budget and reporting processes 
• Experience with HRIS & Payroll systems 

Competencies:

• Managing customer needs
• Collaborating effectively
• Improving continuously
• Driving performance
• Communicating effectively