Site HRBP, nieuwe fabriek opzetten

True business partner role, gain full understanding of business nature, structure, organization model, leadership style, exposure formulating people plans and strategies Excellent Project Exposure across the region building HR from scratch, with 0 to 1 exposure to develop new plant Work closely with site operation teams and production leaders

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manpower Planning & People Strategy

• Lead and develop site manpower planning aligned with plant commissioning, ramp-up, and steady-state operations.
• Partner with Site Head and functional leaders to design organization structure, headcount and workforce planning (operations, engineering, maintenance, HSE, logistics, and support).
• Translate business and production plans into practical people strategies, covering workforce deployment, succession, capability building, and retention for critical site roles.
• Act as a strategic HR partner to site leadership on all people-related decisions.

End-to-End Employee Life Cycle Management

• Manage the full employee life cycle for site employees, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, development, mobility, and exits.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment for plant roles, coordinating with TA teams, agencies, and vendors to meet start-up and operational timelines.
• Implement performance management processes and support managers in goal setting, evaluations, and talent reviews.
• Support training and development initiatives, including technical, safety, and leadership capability building.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Site HR Operations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for site employees and managers on policies, practices, and people matters.
• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary cases, investigations, and conflict resolution in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, factory regulations, and statutory requirements, particularly for chemical plant operations.
• Implement and localize HR policies, support HR systems (attendance, shifts, HRIS), and maintain accurate HR data and reporting.
• Drive employee engagement, culture building, and change management initiatives to support stable and safe site operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 12 years of HRBP and HR Operations experience from manufacturing industry with high continuous production demands
• Experience in 0 to 1 new plant development would be highly advantageous
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across locations representing a solution-oriented way of working, collaboration and ability to constructively challenge the status quo
• Sound understanding of appropriate employment legislation and how to manage employee relations matters in accordance with policy & law, with demonstrable counselling and conflict resolution skills
• Energetic and able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to cultivate change and drive new initiatives across the business
• Strong problem-solving skill and highly attentive to details
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese

EcoCeres is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EcoCeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.