People & Culture Business Partner, Factory 84 views

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Position Purpose

The ideal candidate will serve as strategic People & Culture /HR/ partner in enabling the achievement of People and Culture business plan and targets which are aligned with Company’s strategy specific to Factory Operations. The position is a managerial position reporting to Company’s People & Culture Director.

What will you do?

The position holder is generally expected to perform the following core activities but not limited to:

• Act as a consultant and a first point of contact for factory management as well as for employees and provide guidance on all issues related to human resources.
• Talent attraction and recruitment for senior and non-senior positions in the respective business unit.
• Mediate and resolve complex employee relations issues, address grievances. Conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
• Execute the performance management process in the respective business unit.
• Support factory management with implementing P&C policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the organizational design and manage staffing plan development in line with business unit’s strategy.
• Support partnership and collaboration with Labor Union.

Who are we looking for?

• University degree level or equivalent qualification; Preferable HR Qualification.
• 5 years generalist HR Experience at advisory level.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Advanced knowledge of English (verbal and written), MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

With demonstrated characteristic of:

• Adaptability and flexibility – work across different cultures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, excellent ability to build and nurture external and internal relationships
• Resourcefulness, follow up and persistence
• Multitasking, result oriented person
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines