Job Summary
The Head of Human Resources is responsible for leading the overall people strategy and HR operations supporting BYD's automotive sales and commercial organization in Indonesia. The role acts as a strategic HR partner to Indonesia business leaders while working within BYD's Asia Pacific HR management framework. The position will be responsible for organization development, workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, and HR operations to support the company's rapid business expansion. This position requires a leader who can operate at both strategic and hands-on execution levels, working effectively in a fast-paced and highly dynamic multinational environment.
Job Descriptions
- Lead the overall HR strategy and operations for the Autosales Division in Indonesia, aligning people priorities with business growth and Asia Pacific HR direction.
- Partner closely with the President Director, Directors, and Business Leaders on organization design, workforce planning, talent strategy, leadership capability, and people-related business decisions.
- Work collaboratively within the dual-management HR structure, maintaining strong alignment and communication with both Asia Pacific Regional HR and Indonesia management.
- Lead talent acquisition, workforce expansion, succession planning, talent review, and leadership pipeline initiatives to support rapid organizational growth.
- Drive organization development, performance management, employee engagement, culture building, and retention programs across the Autosales organization.
- Oversee compensation & benefits, manpower budgeting, HR policies, employee relations, and HR operations while ensuring compliance with Indonesian employment regulations.
- Build, coach, and develop the local HR team while establishing strong HR capabilities, processes, governance, systems, and service standards.
- Act as a key change-management partner during business expansion, organizational transformation, restructuring, and implementation of regional or HQ HR initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
- At least have 10 years of HR experience, including significant experience in an HR leadership, HRBP leadership, or Head of HR capacity.
- Strong generalist HR exposure across HRBP, talent acquisition, organization development, talent management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and HR operations.
- Proven experience partnering directly with Country Heads, Managing Directors, President Directors, or other C-level / senior business leaders.
- Experience working within a matrix or dual-reporting multinational organization and coordinating with regional or global headquarters.
- Strong business understanding and experience supporting fast-growing commercial organizations; automotive, technology, industrial, consumer, or other multinational environments are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Indonesian labor regulations, employee relations, organizational governance, and HR compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills in English; Mandarin proficiency and/or experience working with Chinese-headquartered organizations would be a strong advantage.
About The Team and Organizations
BYD Indonesia operates through two major business entities with different business focuses:
- Manufacturing / Production Division – Subang, West Java, focusing on vehicle manufacturing, plant operations, production, supply chain, quality, engineering, and other manufacturing-related functions.
- Autosales Division – Jakarta, focusing on BYD's commercial and market operations in Indonesia, including Sales, Dealer Network Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Product Planning, Aftersales, Customer Experience, Finance, Legal, and other corporate supporting functions.
This position will specifically lead the Human Resources function for the Autosales Division in Jakarta.
BYD operates under a dual-management / matrix HR structure. The Head of HR will work closely with the Asia Pacific Regional HR team while simultaneously partnering with Indonesia's President Director, Directors, and Business Leaders to translate regional HR strategies into effective local people initiatives.
The role will lead and develop the local Autosales HR team covering key areas such as HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Organization Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations.
As the business continues to expand rapidly in Indonesia, the HR team plays an important role not only as a support function, but also as a business partner helping leaders build organizations, attract talent, strengthen leadership capability, and support business growth.
