Manager - Country HR

Job Description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. May lead team of HR Coordinators and/or Representatives in-country, managing daily processes and tasks. 2. Responsible for business clients greater than 50 employees with multiple locations within assigned country 3. Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems 4. Analyze training needs to design employee development 5. Planning for staff career advancement and succession 6. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as new hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates 7. Facilitate change in organization, to ensure smooth transition for all levels 8. Manage on recruitment process for new hires based on the operational requirement 9. Administration preparation for new and resigned employees such as issuing of staff ID, creating or determine user IT account, work desk etc. 10. Facilitate adequate orientation and induction for all incoming staff 11. Arranges exit interviews for staffs leaving the organization and advice line management of the outcome 12. Coordinate yearly performance appraisal of staff 13. Drafts and develops Country employment and personnel policies, programs, procedures and benefits 14. Ensure that all activities related to HR function comply with legal requirements and relevant labour law / Employment Act 15. Prepare payroll data that includes monthly payroll summary, salary increment and bonus for Finance Manager 16. Planning and organizing staff recreation activities such as group health check, celebrations and annual company events 17. Maintain an updated organization chart at all times 18. Ensure that all amendments to contracts are processed, with the prior approval of the relevant line manager and the National Director 19. Assist supervisors and departmental heads in administering appropriate disciplinary procedures 20. Provide advice and counsel to the employees on HR queries and employee relation matters including disciplinary/grievance handling 21. Participate in local manpower authorities surveys, salary surveys, etc. 22. Ensure local practices are aligned with global HR direction EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year Bachelors Degree Program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of Eight (8) to Twelve (12) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; HR experience preferred. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 2. Adept at handling sensitive and confidential situations 3. Strong interpersonal skills 4. Excellent presentation skills 5. Strong analytical skills 6. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail 7. Ability to resolve associate issues quickly and efficiently 8. Familiarity with Labor Law, EEO/AAP, Recruitment, Compensation Benefits 9. Ability to represent a positive and professional image 10. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook 11. Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 1. Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. 2. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 3. 75% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer. 4. Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). 5. Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.