Country HR Manager (Shipping)

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, employee engagement, organisational development, co-operative, dependable, interpersonal skills, training opportunities, flexible working opportunities

A leading organisation in the maritime and logistics sector is seeking a Country Human Resources Manager to join their Jakarta team. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of HR within a respected, long-standing business that values integrity, reliability, and excellence. You will be instrumental in driving both strategic and operational HR initiatives, reinforcing positive company culture, and supporting organisational growth. The organisation is committed to nurturing its people, fostering an environment where employees can thrive together, and ensuring customers receive exceptional service. If you are passionate about building sustainable operations, collaborating with diverse teams, and championing best HR practices, this position provides a platform for meaningful impact and professional development.

• Play a pivotal role in aligning country HR strategies with global frameworks while developing local plans that support current priorities and future growth.
• Enjoy a supportive network of colleagues dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all aspects of the employment lifecycle.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing training programmes, and a workplace that prioritises employee engagement and personal development.

What you'll do:

As Country Human Resources Manager based in Jakarta, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around facilitating strategic people planning solutions alongside country management teams. You will handle daily HR matters such as recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, performance management, compensation and benefits administration. Your role involves driving group HR programmes locally while updating information in key systems like DarwinBox. You will participate in transformation projects aimed at enhancing HR effectiveness across the business. Employee engagement is at the heart of your remit; you will coordinate learning and development activities to ensure high standards are maintained. By working closely with leaders across functions you will provide expert consultation on retention strategies. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to foster an inclusive environment where employees feel supported throughout their journey—from onboarding through exit interviews—while proposing actionable improvements based on feedback.

• Act as a facilitator and enabler by providing strategic and operational human resource advice to reinforce positive company culture and drive organisational development.
• Ensure alignment of country HR strategies with group-wide frameworks and initiatives, developing local plans that best position the business for growth.
• Oversee the localisation of group policies, guaranteeing integrity in local HR process implementation and full compliance with company standards.
• Regularly review and roll out HR policies, employment procedures, and ensure adherence to evolving local labour laws.
• Manage all core HR departmental areas including payroll, employee relations, administration, learning and development, recruitment, engagement, and maintaining HR systems.
• Provide guidance to the HR team on work priorities such as payroll management, budgeting, staff resources, strategies, policies, and organisational matters.
• Serve as a trusted partner, coach, and mentor to managers on people-related issues while driving employer branding initiatives within local customs.
• Support employee engagement activities, talent reviews, performance management processes using globally agreed frameworks and tools.
• Champion excellence throughout the employment lifecycle by ensuring a positive experience for all employees from recruitment through offboarding.
• Collaborate with leaders to provide HR consultation when designing and implementing employee retention strategies.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Country Human Resources Manager brings proven expertise in managing complex HR functions within large organisations. Your educational background in organisational psychology or human resource management underpins your understanding of best practices. You have demonstrated fluency in English which allows seamless interaction with global colleagues as well as local partners. Your business planning acumen enables you to develop robust strategies that align with both group objectives and local requirements. Interpersonal skills are central to your approach; you excel at nurturing relationships built on trust and empathy. Analytical thinking empowers you to interpret feedback from exit interviews or employee surveys into practical recommendations for improvement. Experience navigating change management processes means you can support teams during periods of transition. With at least five years’ experience in similar roles—ideally within matrix structures—you possess deep knowledge of recruitment processes, onboarding protocols, performance evaluation methods as well as compensation frameworks. Your communication style is clear yet considerate; you understand how important it is to share information openly while respecting cultural nuances. Above all else your commitment to collaboration ensures that every stakeholder feels valued throughout their interactions with HR.

• Tertiary qualifications in organisational psychology, organisational development, human resource management or other relevant discipline are essential for this role.
• Fluency in English is required to communicate effectively across internal teams and external partners.
• Business planning and management skills are vital for developing strategic HR solutions tailored to local needs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enable you to build trustful relationships at all levels within the organisation.
• Analytical abilities help you compile data from exit interviews and propose actionable initiatives for improvement.
• Experience in change management equips you to guide teams through transformation projects smoothly.
• Minimum five years’ experience in similar roles demonstrates your capability to operate within matrix organisations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR policies related to recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation & benefits as well as learning & development is necessary.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written allow you to convey complex ideas clearly across diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of establishing collaborative working relationships ensures you can connect with stakeholders internally and externally.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its nearly two centuries of heritage within the maritime and logistics industry—a testament to its enduring reputation for integrity, consistency, reliability and excellence. The company’s mission centres on bringing together talented individuals who consistently achieve outstanding results for clients worldwide. Employees are placed at the forefront of every decision; there is a strong emphasis on creating environments where people can grow together through shared goals. Long-term sustainability guides investment decisions ensuring operations remain robust even amidst changing market conditions. Managers lead by example—fostering proactive approaches that retain business while ensuring smooth execution across departments. The company operates as a product-driven entity where country teams collaborate closely with product managers to develop innovative solutions tailored for each market segment. Consistency is key: customers benefit from reliable service delivered by knowledgeable professionals who value teamwork above all else. Employees enjoy access to flexible working arrangements alongside comprehensive training opportunities designed to support ongoing personal development. The culture here is one of mutual respect—where every voice matters—and where leadership is defined by supportiveness rather than hierarchy.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within a respected organisation that values collaboration and personal growth apply now!

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