Job Description

More than just a recruitment company. At PRTR, we have been a part of our customer's success for 30 years as their total HR solutions partner. With 550 dedicated professionals and over 15,000 outsourced staff, we will continue to carry out our mission to develop a better career, a better life, and a better society, and thrive to become the No.1 people solutions organization in Southeast Asia.

Role Summary:

This role requires a strategic leader overseeing all Human Resources functions, focusing on advancing organizational development and enhancing employment branding. The General Manager will play a key role in driving cultural transformation, change management, and operational excellence while ensuring smooth labor union relations and compliance with legal and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Human Resources Management:
  • Overseeing recruitment, payroll, training, and employee relations functions.
  • Ensuring legal compliance and adherence to safety regulations.
• Organizational Development:
  • Designing and implementing initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational structure.
  • Driving cultural evolution towards operational excellence and talent development.
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • Aligning compensation and benefits structures with roles and responsibilities across organizational levels.
• Performance Management:
  • Establishing and maintaining a robust KPI system to evaluate and improve employee performance.
• Labor Relations:
  • Balancing and maintaining healthy union relationships while focusing on organizational goals.
  • Addressing challenges arising from union dynamics, including negotiation and compliance.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborating with top management to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Implementing talent assessment programs to enhance workforce quality and manage potential workforce restructuring.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record in organizational development and change management, particularly in environments with labour unions.
• Expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, development, and training.
• Experience in implementing KPI systems and aligning compensation & benefits structures.
• Excellent persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong, results-oriented leadership with accountability and approachability.
• Proficiency in English (Japanese language skills are an advantage).

Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrating strong leadership presence and accountability.
• Being a firm, results-driven decision-maker who fosters collaboration and engagement.
• Possessing a strategic mindset with the ability to influence and manage diverse stakeholders effectively.