HR Manager/Lead

About the client

Our client is a leading independent funds management business operating a Southeast Asian private equity platform with a focus on Thailand. They are, at heart, value investors. They invest in situations where they see a significant margin of safety. They seek to understand the situation of the macroeconomy and, by exploring the granular effects, identify pockets of extraordinary growth. Their team is headquartered in Bangkok, and their partners globally.

Key Responsibilities

Culture-First Organization

• Work with management to define the firms Core Values and ensure it is effectively communicated and integrated within the firm.
• Organize quarterly events including annual company trips that support team building.
• Organize Industry knowledge sharing sessions monthly.

Talent Management (recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees)

• Work with management and CFO on headcount planning.
• Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new employees.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Recruitment & Networking

• Design and implement a recruitment and networking system to attract the best talent.
• Maintain and grow a warm pool of candidates for key roles at all times.
• Build external relationships in general, along with specific relationships and deep relationships.
• Arrange and host events for networking (some of these tasks will be in collaboration with the IR/PR team).

Learning & Development

• Work with management to identify the whole teams development needs based on the Company's vision and goals.
• Update employee performance reviews, development plan, professional development and training for all employees.
• Work with the Organizational Psychologist on employees personal development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure compensation & benefits scheme is implemented and adjust as needed.
• Monitor and ensure the organization is compliant with local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Stay updated with the industry's compensation to ensure ours is competitive.

HR Best Practices

• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes in labor laws, new technologies in HR and apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Administer the routine administration of HR programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety.
• Assist in managing monthly payroll.

Employee Handbook & Policies

• Modify policies including the employee handbook as needed.
• Coordinate with the Head of Compliance to ensure the Groups policies are compliant and integrated into the firm smoothly.

Experience

• Atleast 7+ years' experience as an HR Generalist.
• Preferably has had exposure/experience to the finance/investment industry or a Startup background.
• Great people skills and network that can do hands-on work
• Basic IT skills & software knowledge
• Fluent in Thai & English
• Must be based in Bangkok
• Thai Nationals only