Senior Manager - Human Resources & Admin

About the Role

Position: Senior Manager – Human Resources & Admin
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Direct Line: Director – Human Resource Global Operations & Supply Chain; Dotted Line: General Manager
Location: Surat Thani, Thailand

The role involves planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of human resources management within the plant, including HR functions, development, compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance. Participate in the management team’s decision-making and direction within the plant’s authority.

Responsibilities

• Define department objectives to align with company HR goals.
• Manage compensation, benefits, performance management, safety, and recreation programs and execute HR action plans.
• Recruit, interview, select candidates and assign staff to suitable roles.
• Provide employees and applicants with information on policies, job responsibilities, working conditions, compensation, promotion opportunities, and benefits.
• Advise management and employees to foster positive communication and organise recreational activities.
• Guide managers on HR policy issues (equal employment opportunity, harassment) and recommend changes.
• Review and propose compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness and legal compliance.
• Act as mediator between management and staff to resolve workplace issues.
• Assess training needs and design employee development programs.
• Keep records and prepare reports on personnel data (hiring, transfers, performance reviews).
• Examine data to identify personnel challenges and recommend HR policy/practice improvements.
• Supervise job evaluations, classifications, and position ratings.
• Lead/manage special initiatives such as pay equity and employee recognition programs.
• Monitor departmental expenses and operate within budget.
• Collaborate with department managers to ensure smooth operations and achieve objectives.
• Support implementation and success of 5S, SHE, and ISO 14001 programs and uphold the Quality Management System.
• Liaise with government agencies as needed and set up control systems within the department.
• Ensure fair and effective performance appraisal processes and work to enhance employee morale and satisfaction.
• Comply with all internal and external EHS rules and risk management requirements and use the safety calendar to monitor safety performance and promote EHS culture.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Law, Human Resources Management, or closely related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of direct HR experience with 3–5 years in managerial capacity, with demonstrated HR management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of labour law and labour standards; human resources management and development; risk management principles; familiarity with quality systems; experience in performance management, career development, change management, counselling/coaching, conflict resolution, delegation, feedback, and problem solving.

Desirable Competencies

• Customer orientation
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Pursuit of excellence and quality
• Resilience and determination
• Adherence to ethical standards and core values

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for work purposes.

About the Company

LifeStyles is a global leader in the sexual wellness sector with a history dating back to 1905. The company manufactures and commercialises condoms, personal lubricants, and related products in over 60 countries, operating manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain and employing over 1,600 teammates globally. LifeStyles Healthcare was created in 2017 and is currently owned by Linden Capital Partners.