Job Opportunity at SEI

Position Available: HR Specialist
We are now recruiting for a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to lead the development of HR systems and address relevant HR topics for our team in Bangkok (and link with our global HR team based in Stockholm).

Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable future for all! Based in Bangkok, the SEI Asia Centre has a diverse team of multinational experts that integrate scientific research with participatory approaches to co-develop and share knowledge, build partnerships and influence policy for resilient development. Research at SEI Asia focuses on gender and social equity, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, water insecurity and integrated water resources management, transitional agriculture, renewable energy and urbanization.

The role

We are now recruiting for an HR Specialist who will lead the development of HR processes and address relevant HR topics for our centre in Bangkok and link with our global HR team based in Stockholm. You will report directly to the Centre Director and be part of an exciting journey to professionalize our HR processes. You will work in a highly international organization and provide professional support to both management and employees at the SEI Asia. This includes recruitment, competence development, equity and diversity, enhanced professional work environment, and local labour laws, with a specific emphasis on employee training and performance management in a diverse culture. The role also includes regular meetings with the global HR network to align and support HR efforts across the organization.

Part of the role is to provide SEI Asia with accurate HR data, and data reporting to HR at headquarters. You will lead and secure processes regarding salary and other related processes. The role also includes securing employee relations and maintaining HR deliveries with high quality when it comes to implementation and administration of global HR policies, procedures and guidelines on all HR-related matters applicable to local employees and local legislation.

You will independently plan, drive and implement projects in accordance with SEI HR global policies in close dialogue with the SEI HR Director and in alignment with the SEI Asia work plan.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop, update, implement and follow up on local HR strategies, instructions and practices, including the annual HR workplans.
• Actively support the development and implementation of the global HR policies in line with SEI HQ.
• Drive the recruitment end-to-end process for employees, interns and temporary employees; including finalizing contract offers and ensuring quality onboarding.
• Manage employees’ contracts of employment and ensure that all contracts remain up-to-date and aligned with local laws and SEI policies.
• Promote equity and diversity in a vibrant, dynamic and culturally diverse office environment.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Offer strategic advice and support on compensation and benefits packages and performance reward management within SEI Asia.
• Support and advise managers and employees on probation management, including performance management or improvement.
• In close collaboration with the Centre Director, analyse the professional development needs of the organization as well as support both short-term and long-term employee development and high-quality trainings, following the annual performance reviews.
• Provide the SEI Asia Senior Management Team with monthly accurate HR KPIs and reports.
• Support and develop workplace grievance procedures and coordinate any issues that arise. Advise management on investigations and disciplinary procedures, and ensure alignment to local legislation and SEI HQ processes.
• Monitor the safety and well-being of employees.
• Actively participate and represent the Centre in SEI global HR network.

Who you are

You are an independent strategic thinker with a growth mindset and extensive knowledge and skills in all HR functions. You are able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical, people-based skills. You value building strong bonds of trust and respect with your colleagues in the organization and you enjoy working in a fast-paced, flexible and exciting research environment.

Formal qualifications and knowledge

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Rescores Organizational Development, Political Science, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience of broad HR management, experience from an international organization is a merit.
• Excellent knowledge of Thai labour law, with a focus on the work environment.
• Proven capacity and knowledge in HR project management and implementation.
• Excellent capacity-building skills in performance management, line management and related work.
• Solid knowledge in multiple human resource disciplines, including for example compensation and benefits practices, employee relations, diversity and performance management.
• Experience of supporting processes of resolving complex employee relations and/or performance issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Thai.

Desirable experience

• Experience from working in an international environment and with colleagues in different time zones.
• Experience in a research/non-profit organization.
• Experience in workshop facilitation and skills in speaking in front of groups.
• Experience in Total Reward Strategy is an advantage.
• Certified in HR professional and relevant programmes is preferable.

Personal skills

• Flexibility to adapt, a positive attitude towards change, and a constructive approach to problem solving.
• Able to carry out your work with professionalism and integrity.
• Interest in and respect for diversity.
• Committed to continuous learning.

Our offer

At SEI Asia, we offer a stimulating position in an international environment. You will be part of a leading multinational, multidisciplinary and multilingual team of experts in an organization where the well-being and development of our employees is of high priority. We value diversity and creativity at the core of what we do and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our ambition is to provide a safe, professional and creative workspace for all.

Employment at SEI Asia includes

• Competitive package, including Provident Fund and Social Security Fund.
• Annual international health insurance, covering spouse and children and additional benefits connected to promoting employee well-being.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible working hours, 37.5-hour workweek, and a generous number of vacation days.
• Being part of tackling environmental and development challenges developing solutions for a sustainable future for all.

Additional information

SEI Asia is comprised of over 20 nationalities and provides an internationally competitive level NGO salary and benefits package. All employee contracts are under Thai labour laws. For this post we expect candidates of middle-senior level to apply.

This is a full-time, 2-year renewable position with placement at the SEI Asia office in Bangkok, Thailand. We apply a standard 6-month probation period. Start date is as soon as possible or by arrangement.

SEI has a hybrid work environment, which allows employees to share their time between the SEI office and working remotely from their homes in Bangkok.