HR Manager

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

Provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership for Valvoline Global Operations in Thailand, serving as the primary HR partner to local management and employees. Deliver practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, and employment compliance, ensuring alignment with business priorities, Thai labour legislation, and global HR guidelines.

Lead Thailand HR operations, with a strong emphasis on simplifying manual processes, improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and driving standardisation and automation. Partner with regional HR teams and Centers of Excellence to implement HR programmes and ensure effective, compliant HR service delivery.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

HR Business Partnership & Organisational Effectiveness

• Serve as the primary HR partner to Thailand management and employees, providing tactical and strategic guidance on workforce priorities, organisational effectiveness, and people matters.
• Advise leaders on performance management, employee engagement, retention, development, and organisational change.
• Implement regional and global HR initiatives, providing practical solutions aligned with local business needs and company policies.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance concerns, investigations in conjunction with Global Employee Relations, and employment separations.
• Advise management on sensitive employment matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Thai labour legislation, statutory requirements, and company policies, partnering with Legal and relevant specialists to mitigate risks.

HR Operations & Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day Thailand HR operations, including employee lifecycle administration, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, and reporting.
• Provide local functional oversight of HR administration and payroll activities delivered by Singapore-based HR resources, ensuring accurate information, timely service delivery, and compliance with Thai statutory requirements.
• Address operational issues and employee enquiries, maintaining appropriate documentation, data integrity, confidentiality, and internal controls.
• Lead the review, simplification, and standardisation of manual HR processes, identifying opportunities for digitisation and automation.
• Partner with regional HR and technology teams to implement process improvements that reduce administrative workload, improve efficiency, and enhance employee experience.

Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits & Development

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruitment priorities, workforce requirements, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits and regional HR teams to implement competitive and compliant local HR programmes.
• Support talent development, performance management, succession planning, employee recognition, and retention initiatives.

People Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and develop two Office Maids, including work allocation, performance management, coaching, and development.
• Provide functional guidance to Singapore-based HR support resources, collaborating with the Senior HR Manager, ROA & HR Operations to align priorities and service expectations.
• Build effective relationships with Thailand leadership, employees, regional HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers to ensure responsive HR support.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; professional HR certification is advantageous.
• Typically 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR generalist, employee relations, business partnering, and HR operations responsibilities.
• Experience supporting HR activities in Thailand, preferably within a multinational or matrix organisation.
• Demonstrated experience advising management on employee relations, performance matters, and local employment requirements.
• Hands-on experience in HR administration, employee lifecycle processes, payroll oversight, and HR reporting.
• Experience driving HR process improvements, operational efficiencies, and automation initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, or commercial environments is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of Thai labour legislation, employee relations, statutory requirements, and HR practices.
• Broad understanding of HR operations, payroll processes, compensation and benefits, performance management, and talent development.
• Ability to balance strategic HR partnership with hands-on operational responsibilities.
• Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Sound judgment, business acumen, and ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools; experience with HR digitalisation is advantageous.
• Fluency in Thai and strong written and spoken English are required.

Competencies Desired

1. HR Business Partnership & Business Acumen: Understands business priorities and provides practical HR solutions that support workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, and organisational performance.
2. Employee Relations & Sound Judgment: Applies sound judgment, discretion, and knowledge of Thai employment practices to manage employee matters fairly, consistently, and compliantly.
3. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Takes ownership of HR service delivery, proactively simplifying manual processes, strengthening controls, and driving efficiency through standardisation and automation.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Builds trusted relationships with employees, local management, and regional stakeholders, effectively influencing decisions and supporting the implementation of HR initiatives.
5. Accountability, Execution & People Development: Demonstrates a hands-on, results-oriented approach, manages competing priorities, coaches employees, and ensures consistent execution of HR responsibilities.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Working Environment: Primarily Thailand-based office environment, with regular interaction with local management, employees and regional HR stakeholders.  Occasional work outside standard business hours.
• Physical Requirements: Predominantly sedentary office work (approximately 70–80%), with occasional standing, walking, site visits, and lifting of office materials up to 5 kg.
• Computer Usage: Frequent use of computers, HR systems, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 10% - 15% regional travel to support leadership engagement, employee relations, operational reviews, and HR initiatives.
• Other Requirements: Ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt to cross-cultural working environments, and comply with applicable workplace safety requirements.

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2712