Chief Human Resources Officer

Build people strategy. Shape culture. Redefine organizational growth.

We partner with businesses that don’t just hire talent — they grow through it. We’re now leading the search for a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on behalf of a fast-scaling SME business anchored in Indonesia, embarking on a bold organizational transformation journey.

This is a pivotal leadership role — Building and Transforming HR strategy from the ground up, embedding scalable people processes, and shaping a culture that unlocks both performance and retention as the business grows.

If you’ve led HR in growth environments, know how to balance business and people strategy with execution, and can partner closely with founders to drive business transformation , this is your next move.

What You’ll Own

People Strategy & Organizational Design

• Build and execute HR strategy aligned with business growth priorities.
• Partner with founders and leadership to design the future organizational structure.
• Ensure workforce planning, role clarity, and succession are embedded early.

Talent Acquisition & Development

Culture & Employee Experience

HR Operations & Compliance

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

This is not just an HR role — it’s a mandate to architect the people engine of a business set for growth . If you’re ready to define what great HR in SMEs looks like, we’d like to hear from you. Apply or connect with the team at Substance.

Benefits

At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact. We focus on real connections and meaningful matches, so when the right opportunity comes, we’ll be ready to make it happen.

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