Factory HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager

About the role

The HR Manager or Assistant HR Manager leads the HR function at a factory in Hlaing Thar Yar, working closely with factory leadership and department heads. The role covers workforce management, employee engagement, HR operations and compliance, and aims to maintain a positive, safe and productive workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and department heads on workforce requirements and manpower planning
• Lead recruitment and hiring for factory positions, and oversee onboarding, orientation and induction
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and engagement initiatives
• Advise factory leadership and Group HR on people-related policies and practices
• Maintain accurate HR records (employee files, contracts, attendance, leave) and HRIS data and reporting
• Coordinate payroll inputs such as attendance, overtime and shift allowances with the payroll team
• Oversee employee welfare and benefits such as uniforms, accommodation, transportation and meals
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external training, monitoring completion and effectiveness
• Work with HSE on safety, compliance and awareness programmes
• Lead performance management, set KPIs with line managers and run performance improvement plans
• Ensure compliance with Myanmar labor laws, employment regulations and company policies
• Prepare regular HR reports and workforce insights for leadership

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, with solid experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
• Proven experience in employee relations, disciplinary matters and grievances
• Experience managing HRIS and HR reporting, and coordinating payroll, attendance, overtime and welfare
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with both factory leadership and frontline employees

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Myanmar labor laws and employment regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/HR-related systems
• Good organizational skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment