HR Manager

We are looking for a hands-on HR Manager to lead all people-related activities for our Thailand operations. This is a standalone HR role within a manufacturing environment, ideal for an experienced HR generalist who thrives on autonomy, responsibility, and impact.

About the Role
As the HR Manager – Thailand, you will be the sole HR professional on site, partnering closely with the GM APAC and local leadership team while reporting functionally to Global HR in Europe. You will translate global HR standards into effective local execution, ensuring strong compliance, engaged employees, and a high-performing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR Business Partner to management
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for Thailand
• Manage all HR operations including performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and talent development
• Own HR administration, payroll coordination, reporting, and compliance with Thai labor law
• Maintain and update employee handbook and HR policies
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with global HR and regional stakeholders

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 7 years of broad HR generalist experience (minimum 5 years for high-potential candidates).
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or plant-based environment in Thailand (mandatory).
• Proven experience working in an international company, preferably US- or EU-based.
• Overseas working or assignment experience is a strong advantage (e.g., regional role, expatriate assignment, or extended collaboration with global teams).
• Solid knowledge of Thai labor law and HR compliance.
• Comfortable working independently with no HR team
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and business-oriented
• Fluent in English and Thai
• HRIS experience (Workday preferred)

Why This Role?

• High visibility and impact
• True ownership of HR for Thailand
• Direct exposure to regional and global leadership
• Opportunity to shape culture, structure, and people practices
• Ideal next step for a senior HR generalist ready for a standalone leadership role

Our client is a global logistics service provider with operations in more than 600 locations around the world. The business involves contract logistics, air/ocean freight and transport, as well as managing complex supply chains and providing value-added services for clients. We are seeking a motivated Junior Freight Sales Executive. This position is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing accounts by promoting our freight forwarding services to potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Taking account ownership of existing company accounts and drive further development of small and medium sized companies  
• Doing market research, identifying new and potential customers
• Acquiring and developing new customers in the field of air freight, sea freight and cross-border trucking
• Building long-term relationships with clients and closely collaborate with overseas logistics experts and local procurement and operations team
• Generating sales leads and contributing to the success of the global Rhenus network
• Live the Rhenus family spirit and make a difference  
• Understanding market trends and consulting clients on finding best suitable solutions for their supply chain
• Represent Rhenus professionally towards customers, vendors, chambers and other institutions
• Maintain and update the most relevant customer information in internal systems
• Continuously drive for self-improvement and high quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in business management or  related field
• 1-3 years experience in sales or customer service in logistics
• Passionate about global economy, worldwide supply chains, and making a difference for clients
• Creative thinker, solutions-driven
• Service-minded with attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude
• Be able to communicate effectively with good command of Thai and English
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work independently
• Microsoft office literate