Job Purpose

As the Director of Procurement Business Operations at Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co., Ltd., you will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing comprehensive labour relations strategies that uphold the company’s commitments to fairness, compliance, and operational excellence. Your primary purpose is to oversee and direct policies and procedures governing labour relations, disciplinary frameworks, and investigative functions, ensuring alignment with both internal governance standards and prevailing labour laws, including those pertinent to the People's Republic of China.

This position demands a strategic leader who can navigate complex legal landscapes, guide supervisory staff, and foster a workplace conducive to trust and mutual respect. You will be instrumental in advising on labour legislation and regulatory requirements, facilitating dispute mediation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR practices across the organisation.

Job Description (Accountability)

Your accountabilities include the development, implementation, and continuous review of robust labour relations policies and procedures that support the company’s business objectives and legal obligations. You will provide authoritative advice and practical guidance to management and supervisors on various human resources and labour relations issues, ensuring consistent application of policies.

Key responsibilities involve overseeing disciplinary procedures and managing sensitive investigations related to misconduct and compliance issues. You will coordinate with legal advisors and external authorities during labour disputes or litigation including cases escalation to labour courts or inspectors. Ultimately, you will safeguard the company's reputation and employee relations by maintaining transparent, fair, and legally compliant processes.

In your role, you will also lead initiatives to enhance understanding of labour laws within the organization through training and development programs, fostering a compliant and informed workplace culture.

Education

Experience

You possess over two decades of extensive experience in senior roles related to labour relations, with a strong track record of leadership in managing complex investigations into fraud and other misconduct. Your executive-level expertise includes successfully handling cases before labour courts and inspectors, as well as overseeing labour dispute mediations and grievance management effectively.

Your professional journey showcases a deep understanding of disciplinary processes, negotiation tactics, and legal adherence, facilitating constructive resolutions in sensitive organisational matters. You have demonstrated excellence in steering teams through challenging legal environments and maintaining productive labour relations that support the organisation's sustainability and growth.

Knowledge

Your expert knowledge encompasses comprehensive mastery of key labour laws including the Labour Protection Act, the Labour Relations Act, and a strong grasp of Chinese labour legislation, which is vital given the company’s regional footprint. You have an advanced working proficiency in administrative law that enhances your ability to navigate organisational and governmental regulations efficiently.

Additionally, your skills in dispute mediation under the relevant dispute mediation frameworks are exemplary, enabling you to facilitate amicable solutions that balance organisational needs and employee welfare. You are highly skilled in conducting thorough investigations and inquiries, equipping yourself with a robust toolkit to enforce discipline judiciously within complex business contexts.

Your capacity to distill and impart intricate legal concepts to diverse personnel ensures that labour law knowledge is effectively disseminated and adhered to at all levels of the organisation.

Skills

• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams with a focus on collaboration, ethical practice, and high performance.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Evaluate complex labour relations scenarios and data to devise effective solutions.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Employ advanced negotiation techniques and mediation skills to resolve disputes amicably and expeditiously.
• Investigation Management: Lead investigative teams in uncovering facts and ensuring procedural fairness during disciplinary inquiries.
• Legal and Regulatory Navigation: Manage court proceedings and compliance with orders from labour inspectors adeptly and professionally.
• Operational Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks relating to labour relations to protect organisational interests.

Skills (from Role)

Key Performance Indicator

Key performance indicators for this role include the timely and effective development and implementation of labour relations policies and procedures, reduction in labour disputes escalated to legal proceedings, and successful conflict resolution through mediation. Performance will also be assessed on the quality of advisory services provided to management, compliance rate with disciplinary standards, and overall employee relations climate as measured through feedback mechanisms and internal audits.

Additional measures include leadership effectiveness in managing investigations, adherence to legal and regulatory standards, and contributions to knowledge sharing that enhance organisation-wide labour law expertise. Monitoring operational risk metrics related to labour relations and driving continuous improvement in these areas are also critical success factors for this position.