The Human Resources (HR) Manager/Assistant Manager role is a great opportunity for an HR professional to oversee people operations in a large-scale manufacturing plant. This role focuses on workforce planning, employee relations, payroll, welfare coordination, and HR operations within a 24-hour industrial environment, particularly during peak crop seasons.
Responsibilities
Workforce and manpower management
Plan and allocate manpower to support continuous plant operations
Manage recruitment of seasonal and subcontract labour for peak production periods
Oversee shift scheduling, overtime, and attendance systems
Payroll, compensation and welfare
Ensure accurate payroll processing, including allowances and incentives
Manage employee welfare programmes, including housing, transport, canteen, and PPE
Liaise with government authorities, including the Labour Office and Social Security Office
Labour and industrial relations
Build strong employee engagement and help prevent labour disputes
Handle disciplinary processes and ensure legal compliance
Coordinate with local authorities and communities
Performance management
Develop and monitor KPIs aligned with plant productivity goals
Safety, health and training
Support occupational safety initiatives and health check programmes
Deliver training programmes for employees and seasonal workers
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Law, Political Science, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
5 to 7 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments
Experience managing blue-collar and shift-based workforces
Strong knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations
Experience with seasonal workforce and subcontractor management
Understanding of payroll structures in plant environments
Familiarity with ISO standards and occupational safety
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder and community relationship management skills
About the company
A Thailand-based company in the food manufacturing industry. The company is involved in manufacturing and distributing consumer products for customers in Thailand and international markets.