About the Company:

As a publicly listed company on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, our client is a leading player in the ceramic, porcelain, and granite tile industry, serving diverse market segments through well-known brands. With a steadfast commitment to quality and sustainability, their products adhere to rigorous standards, including SNI (Indonesian National Standard), ISO 13006, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), and green industry certifications. Since commencing operations in 1995, they have built a rich portfolio of over 900 tile motifs and 2,000 variants, offering a blend of creativity and durability.

Their extensive marketing network, managed through a subsidiary, spans 46 sub-distributors and more than 35,000 retail outlets across Indonesia, ensuring products reach even the most remote regions. They operate five strategically located factories in Banten, East Java, and South Sumatra, which collectively boast an annual production capacity of approximately 69 million square meters. Recent expansions into porcelain and granite tiles reflect their dedication to innovation and supporting local economies while meeting the evolving demands of the market.

The Vice President of HR Strategy will act as a key strategic partner to the COO and leadership team. This role is responsible for aligning the company’s human capital strategy with long-term business goals, driving enterprise-level workforce planning, optimizing the HR operating model, and fostering a culture of leadership, innovation, and performance across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with business priorities and future growth plans.
• Drive organizational development, including succession planning, leadership capability building, and workforce planning across manufacturing and corporate divisions.
• Lead the transformation of the HR operating model, establishing a high-performing, scalable, and agile HR function.
• Build a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy, incorporating employer branding and a strong Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain top talent.
• Redesign and implement standard operating procedures, KPIs, and HR metrics for improved service delivery and workforce insights.
• Champion HR analytics, enabling decision-making through structured reporting, dashboards, and strategic insights.
• Lead change management and cultural transformation initiatives to support organizational agility and employee engagement.
• Align internal capabilities with external business demands through continuous learning and competency development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, transformation, and business-critical people decisions.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Direct Collaboration: CEO, VP-level executives, Plant Managers, Legal, and Finance
• External Stakeholders: Industry regulators, HR technology vendors, consulting firms

Challenges of the Role

• Aligning workforce strategy with dynamic business priorities in a rapidly evolving manufacturing sector
• Managing large-scale change while preserving operational continuity
• Enhancing leadership pipelines in highly technical and production-oriented environments
• Navigating complex compliance and labor regulatory requirements

Authorities

• Approve and implement company-wide HR policies and transformation initiatives
• Recommend strategic investments in HR technology, analytics, and systems
• Influence key business decisions related to workforce planning, talent, and culture
• Lead executive-level discussions on organization design and capability alignment

Job Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Business Administration
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in senior HR roles, with a strong track record in strategic HR leadership—preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Key Skills: Workforce transformation and organizational design Executive collaboration and leadership coaching HR analytics and performance measurement Change management and succession planning Strategic HR systems and process development

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping HR strategy and transforming the workforce of a major industrial player
• Collaborate closely with C-level executives in a high-impact role
• Contribute to building a future-ready, performance-driven organizational culture
• Competitive executive compensation with long-term leadership development opportunities