Human Resources Business Partner

About Valiram:

Valiram was established in 1935 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally specializing in the textile trade. Today, Valiram is Southeast Asia's leading luxury goods and 360° retail specialist with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Operating more than 500 stores, a number which continues to grow, the group represents in excess of 200 brands across various categories, from fashion and accessories, timepieces and jewelry, perfume and cosmetics to confectionery and dining concepts.

Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

Position Summary:

• Provide comprehensive HR support and lead main HR action in Thailand – primarily in Strategic partner & Corporate image, Benefit & Compensation, Legal Responsibility & Employee Relation, and Performance Management by align with Company VMV, strategies and objectives.
• Work with HR HQ team in Malaysia and senior leadership team in Thailand to optimize headcount and payroll costs.
• Lead the effective delivery of all HR services to the respective business units in Thailand and to partner with the businesses in all HR areas.
• Build a solid HR team and processes in Thailand.
• Lead our recruitment needs with the relevant business / department heads as we start up and grow our retail network in Thailand.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Provide HR Leadership

• Support country management to reach sales and profitability together.
• Assist Country GM and HODs as a HR Business Partner in all related functions in the stores and at Head Office in Thailand.
• Work closely with the HR HQ team in Malaysia & senior leadership team in Thailand to drive corporate and country HR initiatives.
• Propose and implement Culture building and fun activities to promote Valiram values and team spirit
• Responsible for ensuring that time & attendance and HRIQ is used effectively by all staff.
• To implement standard HR policies across all business units within Thailand while escalating issues and providing key solutions.
• Perform any other task not specified herewith as required /instructed by superior/management.

Be In Charge Of Talent Acquisition

• Lead our recruitment needs with the relevant business / department heads as we expand our retail network in Thailand.
• Find innovative ways to attract and recruit strong candidates.
• Create and maintain links with target universities.
• Coordinate the on-boarding programs for new employees.

Optimize Payroll

• Optimize headcount and payroll costs.
• Feedback and cooperate with the payroll team in Malaysia on regards to country wages.

Conduct Training Sessions For All Employees

• Arrange and organize training sessions in order for employees to receive relevant training in a timely manner.

Handle Performance Management Process

• Manage the Performance appraisal process in Thailand.

Oversee Compensation & Benefits

• Design & Manage attractive and competitive compensation packages for employees at all levels in Thailand.

Execute Policies Across All Business Units

• Implement standard HR policies across all business units within Thailand while escalating issues and providing key solutions

Supervise Employee Relations

• Provide guidance to line management on employee relations issues and disciplinary actions and conduct domestic inquiries, if necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• University graduate from HR Management or professional certificate in related discipline.
• Min 7 years of related experience as HR generalist.
• Possess and maintain at all times updates and competent HR knowledge and practices while ensuring fairness and an unbiased view of staff developmental areas.
• Encourage effective communication skills and team spirit between retail staff and management.
• Build and maintain good rapport with HODs, staff and external vendors.
• Staff to conduct themselves in a proper and professional manner in compliance with the VG Policies and Procedures.
• Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage.