Introduction

Brunel is currently supporting a leading multinational organization within the industrial and manufacturing sector in the search for an experienced Plant HR Manager. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in driving people strategy, employee engagement, and workforce development within a large manufacturing environment.

What are you going to do 

Brunel is currently supporting a leading multinational organization within the industrial and manufacturing sector in the search for an experienced Plant HR Manager. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in driving people strategy, employee engagement, and workforce development within a large manufacturing environment.

  • Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives and operational performance.
  • Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and succession planning activities.
  • Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives to foster a high-performing workplace.
  • Develop and implement learning and capability-building programs for both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
  • Manage performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent reviews, and salary planning.
  • Lead employee relations and labor relations activities, including union engagement, collective bargaining negotiations, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with Thai labor laws, company policies, and HR governance requirements.
  • Support organizational development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, employee experience, and workforce effectiveness.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people-related matters and HR best practices.

Essential skills and knowledge

Ideal Background

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong experience in employee relations, labor relations, and union management.
  • Experience working closely with plant leadership teams and supporting large blue-collar workforce populations.
  • Good understanding of Thai labor law, industrial relations, and collective bargaining practices.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operational HR activities.

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to join a globally recognized organization with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence.
  • Exposure to international HR best practices and a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Strong opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Closing: 11 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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