Edify is looking for a Head of HR for one of Myanmars largest diversified conglomerates, this is an excellent opportunity to get a chance to work with one of the fastest growing companies in Myanmar. The company has offices nationwide and so this is a great opportunity to work alongside some of the country leaders in business and learn from the best.


Head of Human Resources Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborating with management team to craft the company’s vision and mission
• Developing strategic HR plans and policies
• Hiring, guiding and evaluating the work of HR executives

Job brief

We are looking for a competent Head of Human Resources to direct and oversee the company’s HR plans in ways that support our mission and overall strategy.
This position has high accountability and reports directly to the CEO.

We want candidates who can prove they are leaders and strategic thinkers, effective people managers and problem-solvers. If you are all these, and you have a solid HR background, we want to talk to you. The goal is to promote the role of strategic HR and ensure the long-term success of both HR and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with management team to craft the company’s vision and mission
• Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.)
• Work alongside HR consulting company to help implement an international HR policy and procedure
• Hire, guide and evaluate the work of HR executives
• Decide and act on initiatives for equal opportunity, diversity etc.
• Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations
• Re-engineer processes to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ensure all procedures comply with Myanmar legal regulations and best practices
• Analyze the effectiveness of current HR operations and policies
• Prepare reports for the CEO using business metrics and KPIs

Requirements
• Proven experience as Head of HR or other senior HR role
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation
• Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment etc.)
• Ability to use metrics and analytics
• Knowledge of local and international labor law
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g. Odoo)
• Aptitude in communicating and public speaking
• Well-organized with excellent leadership qualities
• BSc/BA in business, HR, social sciences or related field; MSc/MA/MBA is preferable
• Certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) is nice-to-have