HR Business Partner

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

• Work Location         : Bangkok (Bangpoo)
• Reporting To            : HR Manager - Thailand & Vietnam

We are looking for a dynamic HR professional to join our Bangkok (Bangpoo) plant as the HR Business Partner for the site. In this role, you will lead HR initiatives across the plant, driving strategies that support operational excellence, employee engagement, and organizational development, while managing the HR agenda for your site in alignment with Kerry’s overall objectives and standards.

At Kerry, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of food and nutrition, collaborating with diverse teams across regions and functions. This role offers opportunities for career growth through learning, development, and global mobility, all within an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

Key responsibilities

Strategic HR

• Define and execute people strategies that align with plant goals and drive operational efficiency, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing insights and guidance on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Lead proactive and collaborative employee relations, ensuring a productive and respectful working environment.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and Kerry’s global HR policies, keeping leadership informed of regulatory changes.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, assess workforce needs, and attract top talent.
• Optimize staffing levels and organizational structures to support plant productivity and cost efficiency.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Champion a culture of engagement through employee events, welfare programs, and open communication.
• Drive initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, and a positive workplace culture.

Learning & Development 

• Lead training programs that build technical, safety, and soft skills across the workforce.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching, feedback, and development planning.
   

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Collaborate with regional HR and rewards teams to enhance employee value propositions.

HR Operations & Excellence 

• Ensure smooth execution of HR operations including payroll data verification, time office management, and welfare distribution.
• Support audits and maintain standards across ISO, HACCP, GMP, and safety systems.
• Experience in supporting or leading audits related to plant quality standards, SMETA, or other food industry compliance frameworks is a strong advantage.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of Thai labor laws and industrial relations practices.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and manage complex employee relations.
• Experience with audit processes related to food industry standards (e.g., SMETA, ISO, HACCP) is a plus.
• Fluent in both Thai and English; able to operate effectively in a bilingual business environment.