Talent Manager

We are seeking a Talent Manager who will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a growing organization. A broad role encompassing all talent activities across the employee lifecycle from hire to retirement. You see every challenge as an opportunity to learn, you love to be hands-on and a strong communicator.  

You bring broad HR knowledge across business partnering, people operations, L&D and talent acquisition. You will build strong relationships across the team to help them feel supported and empowered. You will have outstanding stakeholder/time management skills, where you will be the point of contact for all things Talent.  

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all aspects of HR operations across Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia, including recruitment, onboarding, professional development, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits and compliance 

• Partner with production facility leadership teams to align HR strategies with operational goals and workforce planning specific to manufacturing environments 

• Support workforce planning and labor management for production teams, including shift scheduling, headcount forecasting, and seasonal workforce needs 

• Manage and ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, contributing to the development of relevant policies and procedures, employment frameworks and reporting requirements 

• Own and execute full recruiting cycle; Partner with leaders to assess staffing needs, create job descriptions, advertise & recruit, interview and hire new employees and contractors 

• Provide timely HR support, advice and guidance to people leaders and employees on all HR related matters across Vietnam and Thailand 

• Partner with people leaders to strategically assess talent and create development goals and plans for employees that support organizational growth 

• Drive a strong performance culture and support managers with performance management, up to and including termination processes 

• Provide strategic HR guidance, coaching and support to the leadership team  

• Conduct investigations related to employee relations concerns such as complaints, conflicts and misconduct 

• Prepare and execute employee onboarding and offboarding procedures to deliver a seamless employee experience  

• Drive participation and engagement across business initiatives, strategies and programs across HR 

• Administer and proactively monitor workplace health & safety, including risk assessments, incident investigations and training 

• Collaborate with EHS and operations teams to ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and promote a culture of safety in production facilities 

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and factory audit requirements specific to production environments. 

• Maintain accurate employee records and general HR-related reports 

• Support Compensation & Reward benchmarking and analysis to support develop competitive compensation package structures that help to attract and retain top talent 

• Collaborate and work cross-functionally across HR tasks such as payroll, budgeting and compliance matters 

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives, while exhibiting a flexible and innovative approach to support business goals 

• Support implementation, engagement and participation of L&D, engagement and training programs  

• Proactively identify efforts to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the organization 

• Stay informed and up to date across employment legislation and regulations to ensure compliance  

• Champion a positive and inclusive workplace culture 

• Support ad hoc projects as required 

Qualifications and Attributes: 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in generalist, advisor/business partner and/or employee relations or similar 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field 

• Deep understanding of local HR practices, employment laws and regulations 

• Experience supporting HR functions in manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable. 

• Fluency in English, additional language skills relevant Southeast Asia will be advantageous 

• Critical thinking, problem solving and continuous improvement mindset 

• Experience advising managers through complex employee issues & solving workforce challenges 

• Ability to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, accepting responsibility for results of actions 

• Ability to build productive cross-functional partnerships 

• Driver of change – identify the opportunity and recommend solutions   

• Top notch communication, extremely organized, exemplary time management skills  

• Self-starter, able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment with a natural ownership mentality  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment autonomously 

• Capable of working in a dynamic environment with multiple project deliverables, meeting deadlines even when the timeframe is demanding 

• Positive, can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow-through