HR Business Partner and Employee Relations Manager
On-siteVientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
Job Summary
Partner with business leaders to develop and implement effective HR strategies aligned with goals across Engineering Solutions, Financial Services, and Corporate Functions. Drive initiatives enhancing organizational culture, employee engagement, and performance while overseeing recruitment, payroll processing, and labour law compliance. Lead workforce planning, succession activities, and employee relations, including grievance handling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters. Advise management on complex people issues, represent the company with external stakeholders, and liaise with government agencies on employment-related matters. Manage HR policies, procedures, and employment practices in line with local legislation while monitoring service performance through KPIs. Based in Vientiane with occasional travel, this role supports organizational change and transformation within a multi-sector group serving automotive, engineering, and food brands in Southeast Asia.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum of five years' HR generalist experience, preferably at management level within multinational or large local organizations
- Strong knowledge of Lao labour law and employment regulations
- Fluent in both Lao and English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate business needs into effective people strategies
- Experience in: Organizational design and workforce planning
- Experience in: Recruitment and selection for management-level positions
- Experience in: Talent management and succession planning
- Experience in: Compensation and remuneration management
- Experience in: Performance management
- Experience in: Employee engagement and internal communications
- Experience in: Organizational development and productivity improvement
- Experience in: Employee retention strategies
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment while managing multiple priorities
- The role is based in Vientiane, Laos
- occasional travel to various business divisions as required
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree is an advantage
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