HR & Site Service/External Affair Manager

Job description

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. Position Summary The HR & Site Services / External Affairs Manager is responsible for partnering with plant leadership to align people strategy with business objectives and drive workforce effectiveness. The role also oversees HR operations and industrial relations, ensuring stable labor relations, union engagement, and compliance. In addition, the role leads site services and external affairs, including General Affairs, government and community relations, to support smooth plant operations, regulatory requirements, and strong stakeholder engagement. Location: Ungaran Plant, Semarang The Role To lead and manage employee relations at the plant site, ensuring harmonious industrial relations, effective union engagement, and full compliance with labor regulations, while supporting a stable and productive work environment. To lead and manage HR operations at the plant site, ensuring efficient HR service delivery, compliance with labour regulations, and effective implementation of HR policies and processes to support business continuity and workforce productivity. To act as a strategic partner to plant leadership by aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, and employee engagement, while ensuring strong industrial relations and HR excellence at the site. To manage and strengthen relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance, smooth plant operations, and effective handling of permits, policies, and external stakeholder engagement. To build, manage, and maintain positive relationships with local communities surrounding the plant operations, ensuring social acceptance (social license to operate), minimizing conflicts, and supporting sustainable community development initiatives aligned with company values. Oversee and manage all general affairs functions at the plant site, ensuring efficient administrative support, facility management, security, logistics, and workplace services to enable smooth and compliant plant operations. The Candidate Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology or related field. Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Employee Relations/Industrial Relations, HR Operations, and Business Partner role and must have worked in manufacturing or plant environments. Minimum 5–10 years of experience in community relation, government relations, General Affairs, CSR, Facilities Management in industrial or plant operations. Experience in handling Collective Labor Agreements (CLA) and union negotiations is essential. Strong knowledge of Industrial Relation, labor laws, union practices, dispute resolution processes, HR Practises and Processes, local regulation framework, local culture and community dynamics is a must. Excellent interpersonal skill, conflict resolution, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skill. Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Strong understanding of facility operations, vendor management, and administrative processes. Ability to work under pressure, manage sensitive issues, and work in complex environments. Understanding ISO system and having ISO certification is a plus. FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.