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The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) is seeking a competent and experienced individual to join the organisation as Human Resource Manager. This position requires a mature professional with strong leadership, governance and people management capabilities to lead and strengthen BDFA’s human resource function.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, HR policy, compliance and HR operations. The role will support and advise the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) on workforce, organisational development and people management matters.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management or any relevant field.
- Professional HR qualification or certification such as CIPD, SHRM or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience, including 3 years supervisory responsibilities and experience advising senior management on HR and workforce matters.
- Strong working knowledge of recruitment, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, HR policy and HR operations.
- Good understanding of employment requirements, HR governance, confidentiality and record management obligations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear HR papers, reports, minutes and management updates.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism and sound judgement in handling sensitive HR matters.
- Experience with HR systems, HR analytics or digital HR tools will be an advantage.
- Experience in corporate policy development and committee secretariat work in statutory bodies or regulated environments will be an advantage.
- Develop and implement HR strategies, plans and initiatives that support BDFA’s organisational priorities and operational needs.
- Provide strategic and operational HR advice to the CEO, COO and CTO on workforce planning, organisational structure, manpower requirements, succession planning, employee relations and people-related risks.
- Lead manpower planning, establishment reviews and workforce analysis.
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities, including job requisitions, job descriptions, advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, selection documentation and appointment processes.
- Ensure recruitment processes are fair, transparent, properly documented and aligned with approved manpower plans, position requirements and budget availability.
- Coordinate the performance management cycle, including performance planning, monitoring, review processes and related documentation.
- Develop talent strategies and competency development frameworks for Regulatory Group and Corporate Group.
- Prepare, monitor and review the annual training plan and training budget in consultation with Directors, Heads of Department and line managers.
- Advise management and employees on HR policies, employment conditions, workplace conduct, grievance handling and disciplinary matters.
- Develop, review and maintain HR policies, SOPs, guidelines, forms and templates to ensure clarity, consistency and audit readiness.
- Ensure HR practices comply with applicable internal policies and approved governance processes.
- Support HR Panel and HR Committee processes, including preparation of papers, recommendations, minutes, decision records and follow-up actions where required.
- Oversee HR operations relating to employee records, attendance, leave, payroll coordination, benefits, contract administration and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate HR data and prepare regular reports on manpower, recruitment, turnover, attendance, training, payroll-related inputs and other HR matters.
- Use HR information and trends to support management decision-making, workforce planning and continuous improvement of HR services.
- Lead, supervise and develop officers under the Human Resource Section to ensure effective performance, accountability and service delivery.
- Undertake other related tasks as directed by the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy as and when necessary.