HR Manager (Beverage Manufacturing)

Job Description Position: HR Manager Industry: Beverage Manufacturing Location: Bangpu, Samutprakan Employment Type: Full-time Company Overview MADE Manufacturing is a growing beverage manufacturing company specializing in coconut water as its core product, with additional juice and health-oriented beverage lines . The company is currently operating a new manufacturing plant and is in a scale-up phase , offering a dynamic, fast-paced, and modern working environment. Current headcount: ~60 employees Expansion plan: ~80 employees within the year Business focus: Modern beverage / FMCG / health-oriented products Position Overview The HR Manager will be a key strategic partner to the Plant Director, responsible for building and strengthening HR foundations for a growing manufacturing plant. This role requires a mature and proactive HR professional who can go beyond an order-taker role, propose initiatives, and align HR practices with business and operational needs in a fast-growing environment. Reporting Line Reports directly to: Plant Director Key Responsibilities 1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning (Approx. 70–80%) Manage end-to-end recruitment for the manufacturing plant Work closely with Plant Director and line managers on manpower planning Priority hiring: Production Manager to support upcoming plant expansion Support headcount growth from approximately 60 to 80 employees Ensure recruitment aligns with business growth and operational requirements 2. HR Policy, Benefits & Labor Compliance Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures Complete and enhance the remaining HR policy and benefits framework (currently ~70% completed) Benchmark compensation, benefits, and policies against the market Ensure compliance with Thai labor law and related regulations Propose and implement modern HR practices to create an attractive workplace 3. Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management Oversee compensation and benefits administration Align performance management systems with rewards and incentives Support salary structure planning and HR budgeting Promote fair, transparent, and performance-driven HR practices 4. Stakeholder & People Management Act as a key HR partner to management and cross-functional teams Manage internal stakeholders and peer-level collaboration Support employee relations and workplace communication Ensure effective coordination between management and employees Candidate Requirements Experience & Background Age: Not over 40 years old Minimum 5 years of HR experience (HR Generalist / HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager level) Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience is preferred Experience in new plant setup or fast-growing organizations is an advantage Mindset & Competencies (Highly Valued) Strong maturity and strategic mindset Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented Able to propose initiatives and push back with clear reasoning when appropriate Not an order taker; able to act as a true business partner Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Strong sense of ownership and accountability Mindset and maturity are prioritized over years of experience. Language Requirement English: Communication level (must-have) Able to communicate effectively with management Comfortable working in an intercultural environment Interview Process Single interview round only Interview format: Online or Onsite Fast decision-making process Why Join This Company Opportunity to shape HR strategy in a growing manufacturing business Hands-on role with real impact on people and organization Dynamic environment with room for ideas and initiatives Direct exposure to plant leadership and business decisions