Head of HR [Tech]

Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Jakarta Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, dependable, growth leadership, knowledgeable, start up

A newly established startup in Jakarta is seeking a seasoned Head of Human Resources to lead the development and implementation of their HR function from the ground up. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape the future of a rapidly growing business, driving organisational design, talent acquisition, and HR digitalisation at a national scale. You will be empowered to build robust frameworks that support employees across Indonesia, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive workplace culture. The role offers flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and access to extensive training programmes, making it ideal for someone passionate about fostering growth and supporting teams. If you are enthusiastic about creating impactful HR strategies and thrive in environments where your expertise can make a real difference, this position promises both challenge and reward.

• You will lead the development of scalable HR infrastructure, including job architecture, competency frameworks, compensation structures, and performance management systems, ensuring every employee feels supported and valued.
• You will drive nationwide recruitment initiatives, building a dependable team capable of hiring hundreds to thousands of employees while maintaining high standards of inclusivity and collaboration.
• You will champion corporate culture by designing values-driven engagement programmes, internal communication frameworks, and learning & development opportunities that nurture talent and promote communal growth.

What you'll do:

As Head of Human Resources in Jakarta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s people strategy. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve designing scalable organisational models that foster collaboration across all business units. You will oversee the creation of robust HR infrastructure—from job architecture to performance management systems—ensuring every process supports employee growth and satisfaction. Building a nationwide recruitment function will be central to your remit; you’ll develop inclusive hiring practices capable of scaling rapidly while maintaining quality. You’ll also lead the implementation of learning & development programmes such as onboarding initiatives and leadership academies that empower staff at every level. Championing corporate culture through values-driven engagement activities will be key to nurturing loyalty and kinship among employees. By digitalising HR processes with modern platforms for recruitment, onboarding, administration, performance management, and learning management, you’ll create seamless experiences for all staff. Success in this role means connecting people through thoughtful communication frameworks and continuously improving HR strategies based on employee feedback.

• Design the organisational structure to ensure clarity in reporting lines and governance while promoting interdependent teamwork across all business units.
• Develop scalable models that allow the company to grow efficiently without compromising on employee wellbeing or collaborative spirit.
• Build a nationwide recruitment function capable of hiring hundreds within months and scaling up to several thousand employees across Indonesia with a focus on inclusive practices.
• Create comprehensive HR infrastructure including job architecture, profiles, descriptions, competency frameworks, grading structures, compensation frameworks, KPI frameworks, performance management systems, incentive programmes, career development frameworks, and succession planning.
• Establish learning & development programmes such as onboarding initiatives, leadership development tracks, corporate academies, and continuous learning frameworks that foster knowledge sharing.
• Develop company values and codes of conduct that reflect a supportive and empathetic culture while implementing internal communication strategies that connect employees at all levels.
• Design employee engagement programmes that encourage participation and nurture kinship among staff members.
• Implement modern HR platforms covering recruitment, onboarding, administration, performance management, and learning management to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor HR metrics to evaluate programme effectiveness and recommend improvements based on feedback from employees.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Head of Human Resources brings deep expertise in organisational design coupled with a passion for nurturing collaborative environments. Your proven experience includes building scalable recruitment functions that prioritise inclusivity alongside efficiency. You have successfully developed comprehensive HR infrastructures—spanning job architecture through performance management—that support both individual growth and communal achievement. Your background includes launching impactful learning & development initiatives such as onboarding programmes and leadership academies designed to empower employees at every stage. You are adept at crafting company values rooted in empathy as well as codes of conduct that reinforce trust throughout the organisation. Your skillset extends to designing internal communication strategies which connect people seamlessly across departments. Implementing employee engagement activities comes naturally to you; you understand how these efforts foster loyalty among staff members. Digitalising HR processes is another area where you excel—your familiarity with modern platforms ensures streamlined operations from recruitment through learning management. Above all else your interpersonal abilities enable you to work closely with senior leaders aligning people strategies with broader business objectives while continuously improving based on feedback.

• Extensive experience in designing organisational structures that promote inter-personal collaboration across diverse business units.
• Proven track record in building scalable recruitment functions capable of hiring large numbers of employees quickly while maintaining inclusive standards.
• Expertise in developing comprehensive HR infrastructure including job architecture, competency frameworks, grading structures, compensation plans, KPI systems, performance management tools, incentive programmes, career development pathways, and succession planning.
• Strong background in establishing learning & development programmes such as onboarding initiatives, leadership development tracks, corporate academies, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Ability to create company values and codes of conduct that foster empathy and communal growth within the workforce.
• Experience in designing internal communication frameworks that connect employees at all levels for effective information sharing.
• Demonstrated success in implementing employee engagement programmes that nurture kinship among staff members.
• Advanced skills in digitalising HR processes using modern platforms for recruitment, onboarding, administration, performance management, and learning management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate closely with senior leadership teams to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Analytical mindset for monitoring HR metrics and recommending improvements based on employee feedback.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. With flexible working opportunities tailored to support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure your future well-being this employer invests deeply in its people. Training opportunities abound empowering you not only to grow professionally but also personally within a supportive network led by knowledgeable mentors who believe in communal success. The leadership team fosters an environment where collaboration thrives—ensuring everyone feels connected regardless of their role or location across Indonesia. Employees benefit from transparent communication channels regular engagement activities designed to nurture kinship among colleagues plus access to cutting-edge technology which streamlines daily tasks making work more pleasant overall. If you seek an employer who prioritises empathy trustworthiness shared achievement—and provides ample resources for personal development—this is the place where your talents will flourish.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact by shaping the future of human resources at a national scale apply now!

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