Head of HR (Local Conglomerate)

About the Role

We are proud to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing local conglomerate business chain in Indonesia as they prepare to launch an exciting new business unit in the beverage space. Currently a lean, early-stage team, this new venture is targeting aggressive store expansion through 2026 and beyond — and they are searching for a Head of Human Capital to build the people function from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to be the founding HC leader of a high-ambition business unit at the very start of its journey.

What You Will Need

Our client needs an HC leader who is energised by building from scratch — someone who can establish hiring pipelines and training infrastructure fast enough to keep pace with an aggressive growth curve. Fresh, unconventional thinking is genuinely valued here; this is not a role for someone looking to apply a standard playbook.

• 7–12 years of experience in Human Capital or HR, with a strong background in high-volume F&B, beverage, or retail operations
• Hands-on experience supporting a brand through rapid store rollout — you understand the people's demands of scaling from a small team to a multi-outlet operation in a compressed timeline
• A proven track record in building hiring pipelines from the ground up — you know how to attract, assess, and onboard at speed without compromising on quality
• Strong capability in training and development — you have designed and delivered onboarding and capability programs that work at the store level and scale as headcount grows
• A builder's mindset — you are comfortable with ambiguity, energised by greenfield challenges, and pragmatic about what needs to be done now versus later
• Fresh, creative thinking about people strategy — the business is positioning itself to outcompete established players, and the HC approach needs to reflect that ambition
• A collaborative working style and the ability to navigate a matrix reporting structure effectively
• Comfort working closely with a BU CEO and broader group leadership simultaneously, aligning on priorities without losing momentum

What You Will Do

• Build the HC function for a newly launched business unit from the ground up — establishing the people infrastructure, processes, and team needed to support rapid scale
• Design and execute hiring pipelines to support an expansion target of 2026, with further acceleration expected in 2027
• Develop a training strategy and onboarding framework fit for a fast-scaling store network — ensuring every new outlet opens with a team that is ready and aligned to brand standards
• Partner closely with the BU CEO on people priorities, headcount planning, and organisational design as the business grows
• Work in close alignment with group HR leadership on broader people frameworks, policies, and best practices
• Establish HC reporting, workforce planning, and hiring metrics that give leadership clear visibility into the talent pipeline at all times
• Build and develop the internal HC team as the business scales, knowing that today's lean setup will need to grow alongside the outlets
• Bring unconventional, creative thinking to employer branding and talent attraction — helping position this new venture as a destination for the right people

Call for Action
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a builder at heart — someone with the pace, creativity, and execution instincts to grow a people function as fast as the business itself. If you are keen to apply, please send your updated CV to [email protected]