Management Trainee – HR Operation

Location: Bangkok, Bangkok, th Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Programme Responsibilities

As a Management Trainee, you will

• Complete all learning milestones and development activities throughout the programme.
• Participate actively in training programmes, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning opportunities.
• Learn and apply company policies, business processes, systems, and best practices.
• Support departmental operations and contribute to assigned projects and business initiatives.
• Conduct research, analyse information, and prepare reports, presentations, or recommendations where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to support business objectives.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Build strong working relationships with mentors, managers, and stakeholders.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and health, safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Successfully complete programme assessments and performance reviews.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

As an HR Operations Management Trainee, you will learn, support, and contribute to core HR operations while building the technical knowledge, compliance mindset, service capability, and professional judgment required for a future HR Operations Manager role.

1. Learn and support payroll operations, including time attendance review, payroll data checking, payroll input validation, payroll coordination, and related documentation.

2. Assist in compensation and benefits administration, including employee benefits, allowances, insurance, welfare, claims, and salary survey coordination.

3. Learn and apply local labour law, company policies, work rules, HR compliance requirements, confidentiality, and data privacy standards in daily HR operations.

4. Support disciplinary action and employee relations processes under supervision, including fact gathering, documentation, meeting coordination, policy clarification, and follow-up.

5. Maintain employee records and HR systems with accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong service mindset when supporting employees and managers.

6. Prepare HR operations reports, support employee inquiries, and contribute to improvement initiatives related to process efficiency, service quality, compliance, and HR data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Political Science, Social Sciences, or other related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two (2) years of relevant working experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in Human Resources, employee experience, people development, and business support.
• Good analytical thinking, problem-solving, and learning agility.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of HR processes, employee data, HR systems, or digital tools will be an added advantage.
• Ability to prepare basic reports, summarize information, and use data to support HR operations and decision-making.
• Active involvement in extracurricular activities, student leadership, volunteer work, internships, or project assignments will be an added advantage.
• Service-minded, well-organized, responsible, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and support cross-functional assignments or company activities where required.

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.