Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR, Capability & Performance

• Lead competency framework design, skills mapping within the skill matrix framework, and workforce capability planning
• Own performance management systems, productivity measurement, and talent reviews
• Drive succession planning and leadership pipeline development

Training & Talent Development

• Take leadership of the talent management framework
• Oversee training strategy and coordinate with training coordinator and external partners
• Measure training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI)
• Ensure workforce skills align with operational and business needs

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Review HR dashboards and trend analysis to inform decisions
• Champion HR process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives
• Drive C.I culture across people processes

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coach line managers on performance, capability, and people leadership

Risk Management & Governance

• Own, maintain, and regularly update the HR risk register in line with organizational risk management frameworks
• Identify, assess, and monitor people-related risks including skills gaps, succession risk, compliance exposure, industrial relations, talent attrition, and capability constraints
• Work with functional leaders to define mitigation actions, owners, and timelines for identified HR risks
• Track effectiveness of risk mitigation actions and escalate high-risk or overdue items to senior management
• Ensure HR risks are reviewed periodically and incorporated into business planning and performance reviews

Safety & Ethical Operations

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve shared goals aligned to AVA’s vision and strategic objectives
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving activities, and operational excellence projects in line with World Class Manufacturing principles
• Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability by ensuring no harm to people, protecting the environment, and using resources efficiently
• Uphold ethical and responsible operations by respecting people, maintaining transparency, and supporting best SHE practices as a core business priority
• Implement and sustain 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within the work area, including daily 5S checks, proper labeling and storage, and escalation of recurring deviations
• Ensure visual management tools are accurate, visible, up to date, and aligned to AVA standards
• Maintain live tracking of key metrics, actions, and issues to support corrective actions and informed decision-making

Qualifications and Experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum 7 years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong experience in performance management, talent development, and workforce planning
• CHRP or equivalent professional certification preferred