The Human Resources & General Affairs Manager role leads Human Resources (HR), General Affairs (GA), quality management systems, safety, and compliance functions within an international manufacturing company. Working onsite, the position partners with management to strengthen organisational effectiveness, talent development, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
Develop and implement HR and GA strategies aligned with business objectives and regional directions
Partner with management to provide workforce insights and organisational development solutions
Drive organisational transformation and cultivate a high-performance culture
Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to support business continuity
Talent Management & Organisation Development
Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition activities
Develop succession planning, career development, and talent management frameworks
Drive performance management, key performance indicator setting, and competency development processes
Build leadership development and employee engagement programmes
Monitor recruitment effectiveness and key HR metrics
HR Operations & Employee Relations
Oversee payroll, compensation and benefits, employee welfare, and HR administration
Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and HR procedures
Manage employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and conflict resolution
Lead HR budget planning and cost optimisation initiatives
Learning & Development
Conduct training needs analysis and create annual training plans
Promote continuous learning and digital learning initiatives
Evaluate training effectiveness and return on investment
General Administration
Lead office administration and facility management activities
Oversee company assets, vehicles, security, housekeeping, utilities, and vendor management
Develop efficient and cost-effective administrative processes
Ensure business continuity and emergency preparedness programmes
Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
Lead HR digital transformation and process automation initiatives
Implement human resources information systems, workflow automation, electronic forms, electronic signatures, and paperless solutions
Drive operational excellence through Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Explore artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance productivity and employee experience
Requirements
Strong knowledge of HR and GA operations, including talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and general administration
Experience developing HR strategies, organisational development initiatives, and workforce planning frameworks
Leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with management and support organisational change
Familiarity with HR digital transformation, process improvement, human resources information systems, or workflow automation
About the company
A company headquartered in Japan providing industrial components, materials, tools, and related solutions for manufacturing and factory automation applications. The company supports industrial customers through an extensive product offering and technology-enabled ordering and distribution services.