Senior Human Resources Executive

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for the Senior Human Resources Executive who can supports the HR function by contributing to projects or areas of specialization by planning and executing assigned tasks and areas of responsibility. May offer advice to employees on matters related to Human Resources. Contribute to assigned projects or specialist area(s), focusing on maintenance, adoption and documentation.
This position is located in Yangon Office and twice a week schedule to Jotun Myanmar Factory in Bago and directly reporting to HR Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the area of specialization by supporting the HR Advisory by giving advice and shaping the area.

• May lead assigned subarea(s) within the specialism by implementing, maintaining, and enhancing procedures and guidelines

• Follow procedures, guidelines, and instructions for executing tasks within the specialist area.

• Be the first point of contact for queries regarding the specialist area, supporting employees and colleagues.

• Contribute to projects to develop or enhance the area(s) of specialization within the HR department or across functions.

• Keeps informed of developments in the professional field, works with the region, and is aligned with any Group directions within the area(s)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR operations, favorable in Training & Development.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle complex situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR systems, Microsoft Office and digital HR tools.

Personal Qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Myanmar Company Limited

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

06.03.2025

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

As potential growing economy in the world, Jotun Myanmar was registered in 2012 as services company in Yangon. Factory in Bago came into operation in the year 2017 which has production capacity of 5 Million Litres per year. In order to accelerate business expansion across the country, we successfully established a new Sales office in Mandalay in Apr 2019. With the strategic direction, talented and dynamic team, we have achieved very aggressive growth every year and today, we are becoming one of the biggest paint brands in Myanmar. We are trusted and chosen to supply quality paint to top projects under 3 segments; Decorative, Protective Coatings and Marine Coatings.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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