HR Manager
About the Role
You don’t wait for change to happen, you lead it. Holland Colours is evolving. With bold ambitions to accelerate and expand, you step into a team that’s ready for transformation. Your mission? Build HR into a trusted, go-to partner by putting people first and creating a positive culture of collaboration. As HR Manager, you help the new Head of Division build a well-functioning Management Team while keeping a sharp eye on HR processes and compliance. In return, you’ll receive a base salary of up to IDR 50 million per month, profit-sharing and a year-end bonus (in total worth up to three months’ salary), plus monthly allowances.
What will you be doing?
As HR Manager at Holland Colours, you balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. You actively gather what colleagues need and translate signals from the organization into concrete solutions. In recent years we’ve built a solid foundation: a salary house, a clear handbook and tidy processes. Now it’s time for the next step. From benefits programs to leadership development and workforce planning, your work will shape how we attract, retain, and grow people across borders. This is what you’ll do:- You take full responsibility for developing and executing the Asian HR Divisional goals together with the support of an HR assistant;
- You are the go-to person for employees and managers in Indonesia;
- You ensure the right workforce is in place: in numbers, in skills, and in mindset;
- You act as a senior advisor to management on people, culture and organizational development
- You drive efficiency through smarter systems, documentation, and automation
- You support and coach managers on change and performance
- You manage a wide range of operational HR tasks: from onboarding and payroll to benefits, occupational health, internal communication, and events.
The Team
As HR Manager at Holland Colours you understand how to operate within a matrix structure. You report directly to the Global HR Director (based in the Netherlands), with a dotted line to the Division Director (based in Indonesia). That means you work on both the ‘what’: HR vision, structure, and strategic programs developed globally, and the ‘how’: the local execution, tailored to the needs of the region. Around 60% of your time is focused on the local HR agenda, while the remaining 40% connects you to global initiatives, working with HR colleagues across Europe and the United States to share best practices.
Locally, you’re a core member of the Indonesian management team, working alongside the Division Director, Business Controller, Sales Manager, and Operations Director to align HR strategy with operational needs. You act as a trusted partner for change, helping shape organizational structure and people development.
On a global level, you’re part of an international HR team of 11 professionals in Europe, US, and Asia. In Surabaya you manage one HR Assistant and take the lead to supervise an outsourced security team of eight, the receptionist and two cleaners.
The culture? Transparent and collaborative, built on trust, not titles. We may be publicly listed, but our culture is anything but corporate. We value open dialogue and collaboration across all levels. If you bring initiative and forward-thinking ideas, you’ll find autonomy and support waiting for you.
Responsibilities
Your Talent
As HR Manager at Holland Colours, you understand the rhythm of a manufacturing environment, and the people who keep it running. You listen actively to the needs of the production floor and translate those insights into meaningful action. When needed, you ask tough questions, adapt across cultures, and challenge leaders constructively to move the business forward. Ready to step into the driver’s seat? Here’s what you need:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent experience
- You bring at least 5 years of HR experience, including time in an international organization
- You have experience in a global company and understand how to operate within a matrix structure
- You’re a go-getter always looking for ways to upgrade how HR operates, communicates, and delivers value
- You understand the dynamics of a manufacturing environment and know what plant teams need to thrive
- You are comfortable using digital tools to streamline HR tasks
- You speak and write fluent English and Indonesian
- You have strong knowledge of Indonesian labor law
- You are available on-site at our Surabaya facilities five days a week
Our Offer
As HR Manager at Holland Colours, support teams, enable leaders, and create a workplace where trust and performance thrive together. You have the freedom to shape HR locally and bring your own ideas to life. Not only through operational improvement, but by mentoring and uplifting others, helping the Asian division grow stronger together. In return, you’ll be rewarded with excellent benefits:
- You receive a salary that reflects your experience - up to IDR 50 mio
- You have profit share potential + year-end bonus, in total worth up to three months’ salary
- You enjoy monthly allowances for holiday, health, transportation, meals, health and phone
Celebrating Excellence: A World-Class Workplace
We've won the prestigious "World Class Workplace" award. This shows our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
This award, was given to us by Effectory, an independent firm specializing in employee feedback research. This underscores the success of our efforts in creating a workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member feels valued and empowered.
