Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10000 employees in 80+ countries, with a consolidated turnover of over €3 billion in 2023. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

Position Overview

Based at our Thailand Office, in order to further strengthen our Human Resources team we are currently seeking a Human Resources Director who will be responsible for Puratos Thailand operation, and management.

HR Manager

(Thailand)

As a member of the country management team, the HR Director assumes multiple roles of strategic partner, coach, change agent and employee advocate.

Reporting directly to General Manager Thailand and functionally to the APMEA HR Director, successful candidate will be responsible for the following core responsibilities: company culture, workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, talent management, learning & development, employee relations, HR information system, policy implementation, employment law compliance, and general administration.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring preparation, development and implementation of the local HR policies, procedures and instructions and making sure employees are up-to-date with these practices,

• Effectively implementing all Human Resources processes by Group and Regional Human Resources and communicating with employees,

• Determining headcount planning strategy and requirements with line managers, arranging grade changes and appointments, career development, succession planning and compensation studies,

• Deciding on selection methods, resources, interview panel etc. during the recruitment process, participating in interviews and taking an active role in the candidate selection process,

• Ensuring that the data on the relevant system are kept in an accurate, timely and complete manner and to follow-up necessary updates,

• Preparing annual employee and human resources department budget and be responsible for following up realization of the planned budget,

• Implementing global onboarding program and coordinating local orientation processes that will enable the new employees to adapt to the organization,

• Leading training needs analysis process in line with the Puratos Competency Model, preparing yearly training plan according to identified needs, making sure implementation of the training plan and to following up training budget,

• Being responsible for the coordination of the annual talent management process, to follow the forms on the related system, to coach the managers in the relevant process steps, to prepare and present the necessary reports to the management,

• Coaching managers and employees on career management issues,

• Taking an active role in the annual salary increase period in communication with Regional and Global HR,

• Monitoring employee engagement process, meet periodically with the employees to determine the areas of improvement to increase employee engagement, identifying and implementing remedial actions,

• Managing the Performance Evaluation process, to follow the necessary progress on the relevant system, to report and ensure its completion, to coach managers and employees regarding the performance process,

• Managing the dismissal processes, coordinating dismissal negotiations and to coordinate the dismissal process with the related line managers,

• Monitoring KPIs assigned by Region or Global for Human Resources processes,

• Preparing and implementing annual internal communication and activity plans,

• Involvement in ad hoc projects as assigned e.g. FSSC

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in HR management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions (recruitment, training & development, performance management, talent management, career planning, payroll, compensation & benefits) employment laws, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into HR initiatives.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and programs.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Good command of MS Office applications, SAP HR or SuccessFactors experience in terms of HRIS management.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide vision, direction, and guidance to the HR team and influence stakeholders across the organization. This involves inspiring, motivating, and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Capacity to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and foresee future trends to develop long-term strategies that support organizational growth.

• Capability to analyze complex issues, think critically, and make sound decisions based on data and insights while considering the broader impact.

• Conflict Resolution and Employee Relations: Ability to address conflicts, mediate disputes, and maintain positive employee relations, fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.

• Willingness to explore new ideas, implement innovative HR practices, and continuously improve existing processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Offer

Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, group insurance, healthcare, training…) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.