The Hoffman Agency

You have a passion to lead and you like to solve problems Do you have a knack for building talent and culture? We are in the hunt for a passionate and results-driven professional who will work with us on aligning HR strategies across Southeast Asia to achieve our overall business objectives. Our ideal candidate values diverse thinking, inclusion in decision-making, and embraces ideas that push the boundaries. Collaborating closely with the leadership and operations teams in Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific region, you will play a key role in shaping our employer brand strategy and driving HR initiatives across the region. You will work with the SEA leadership team and support the EVP of Operations by delivering HR guidance, analyzing metrics, resolving employee relations issues, and enhancing overall productivity. This includes ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering a positive work environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. To be successful in this role, you should also be familiar with HR systems. Some of the things we are looking for: An open-mind and willingness to learn the inner workings of a PR and digital agency and advise on appropriate strategies. Agency experience is a plus. Be capable of navigating complex situations, delivering both analytical and creative solutions. Strategic resources planning is also key. Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to lead change effectively. In addition to working with the consultants, be able to provide general guidance to other members of the operations team in SEA and AP as needed and ensure that other team-members are cross-trained in all aspects of the office administration. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams. Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a positive work environment that enhances teamwork and employee engagement. Work closely with MD, SEA, SEA GMs and Operations leads to explore new products and services, while leveraging our global Ops team's knowledge, insights and ideas. Major Responsibilities Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement the agency's human resources strategy to align with overall business goals. This involves analyzing current HR trends, forecasting future workforce needs, and creating strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent to support the agency's objectives. Talent Acquisition and Management: Oversee the recruitment and selection process. Work closely with the APAC HR team and SEA MD and country leads to ensure Hoffman attracts and hires qualified candidates. Identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, create recruitment strategies, and establish selection criteria. Working closely with the regional HR on talent management programs, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee training and development initiatives. Employee Experience: Oversee the management of the employee's journey from recruitment, onboarding to offboarding within Hoffman, promoting positive employee relations and maintaining a healthy work environment. Handle employee grievances, mediate conflicts, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. The Senior HR Manager also fosters employee engagement and satisfaction by implementing initiatives such as employee recognition programs, surveys, and feedback mechanisms. Compensation and Benefits: Work in concert with APAC ops to oversee the design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs for SEA. Evaluate market trends to ensure the organization's compensation packages remain competitive and equitable. Manage employee performance review systems, salary structures, incentive programs, and employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and industry standards. Stay updated on changes in labor laws and regulations and implement necessary changes to HR policies and practices accordingly. Collaborate with local consultants, where necessary, to address employment-related legal issues and mitigate potential risks. HR Systems, Metrics and Reporting: Be familiar with and utilize global HR systems, while maintaining personnel privacy. Collect and analyze HR data to identify trends, measure HR effectiveness, and provide insights to regional team and senior management. Reports may relate to workforce demographics, turnover rates, recruitment metrics, training effectiveness, and other HR-related OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). Leadership and Team Management: Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to the HR and Admin team. Lead and develop HR and Admin staff, and ensure all functions operate efficiently and effectively. Key Working Relationships: Reports to Regional HR and works alongside Managing Director, APAC and other senior leaders in the region. Key Internal/External Relationships: Regional HR Team APAC Operations Teams (Finance, Admin, and IT colleagues) Legal counsel; HR associations and networks Minimum Qualifications 5-8 years' experience in similar role, candidate with more relevant experience may be considered as Senior HR Manager With "can do" attitude. Fluent in spoken and written English Be proactive in dealing with changes as the business evolves with time Strong interpersonal and communication skills Good planning and organizational skills Professional appearance and manner Experience in office management capacity Ability to negotiate effectively About Us We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems-the tougher, the better-for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we've established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo. We're a company that values diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now to learn more and upload your resume.

Are you passionate about communication, eager to learn, and excited to work in a dynamic, international environment? The Plot Thickens: Job Description At The Hoffman Agency, you will work on exciting projects in high-tech industries, crafting impactful communication strategies that drive engagement and visibility. You will be part of a collaborative, international team that values creative ideas and innovative approaches. Collaborate on exciting client projects in high-tech sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IoT, Data Analytics, and Management. Implement integrated communication concepts focusing on B2B communication. Independently manage specific project tasks such as organizing and conducting meetings, briefings, and events. Write and edit texts, including articles, press releases, and commentary on complex topics. Collaborate closely with colleagues across our global network. Support new business initiatives and contribute to presentations. The Hero's Background: Qualifications Ideally you have: 1-2 years of experience in an agency environment, ideally in B2B communications with a focus on IT, tech, or related fields. Proven experience in writing and editing complex content. A team player with strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken. Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, international environment. Come join us and be at the forefront of marketing and communications, working with industry-leading tech brands. We value diverse thinking, inclusive decision-making, and embrace ideas that push boundaries. The Office Our office is located centrally in Munich; and we are open to flexible working models. But we enjoy meeting up at least 2 days a week in the office to share and learn from each other. About Us The Hoffman Agency DACH GmbH is part of the global Hoffman Agency Group, an integrated communications consultancy headquartered in Silicon Valley focused on integrated communications and strategic PR. Our team in Germany works collaboratively, dynamically, and delivers exciting projects for clients in the fields of digital innovation and high-tech industries. We've established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo. We're a company that values diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic. The Team Culture Collaboration is at the core of what we do - we support each other, develop smart and effective solutions, and grow together. Work here is fun, solutions-driven, and packed with opportunities for growth. If you're after hierarchy, we're not for you; but if you want to define your own career, come and chat. Benefits package We've worked hard to create a package which is very us. It's about the individual. Flexible working models - hybrid in Munich or remote within Germany. 25 days holiday, with additional milestone leave (e.g., birthday off, wedding leave). Edenred card - monthly allowance for restaurants, supermarkets, and more. Opportunities for further development through internal and external training programs. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now to learn more and upload your resume.

Job Openings Senior Role - Talent and Culture - Asia Pacific This role has many similarities to a coach. We'd love to hire a person in the Ted Lasso mode. We want you to obsess, assess, identify potential and help people grow. Where you spot weakness, we want story arcs where ingenious schemes are hatched to help characters evolve. Most importantly, we want you to also be the lead cheerleader for the kind of culture and brand that we can be. This is a cabinet level role and will report directly to the C-suite. Major Responsibilities: Establishing a talent recruitment strategy to facilitate the hiring of prospective talent. Assessing the company's hiring needs and updating the recruitment strategy accordingly. Coordinating recruitment events and networking with potential candidates. Partner with APAC leadership and staff to foster an environment where the values and best practices of promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are reflected in our community work, management decisions, and throughout the employee experience at Hoffman. Direct and oversee the collaborative identification and development of human resource strategies, focusing on resource planning, talent development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee experience, and other strategic HR initiatives and programs across the region. Lead and assist our senior team in delivering training programs, to ensure training scalability and effectiveness. Evaluate and facilitate HR functional capacity and service delivery for the APAC region. Build knowledge, expertise, and capacity, leveraging internal and external resources. Travel to APAC offices as needed to provide in-person HR leadership, support, technical training, and/or management of special projects. Lead, motivate, and mentor direct reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, and providing regular performance feedback. Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the operations and function at Hoffman. Key Working Relationships: Reports to CFO and EVP of Global Operations and works alongside Managing Director, APAC and other senior leaders in the region. Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role. Strong track record of success within public relations agency, or in the communications or technology sectors. Strong understanding of HR best practices, Employment laws, and regulations in Asia. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to drive initiatives that align with business goals. Demonstrated success in talent acquisition and development. Experience in fostering and promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. Proficient in leveraging HR technology and data analytics to inform decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness. About Us We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems-the tougher, the better-for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we've established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. We're a company that values diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now to learn more and upload your resume.

Greatness Begins with a Single Step in the Right Direction. You've made a good start on your career. Now you want to move up, learn and take on more responsibility. You have a solid grounding in agency life and are ready for your career to take off. We are seeking intelligent, ambitious account executives and senior account executives with a passion for storytelling, learning and a commitment to excellence. If you like where this story is leading, read on. The Plot Thickens: Job Description Play a key role in writing pitch documents, creating social media content and pitching media Devising a brand's digital strategy for remaining visible and top-of-mind to stakeholders Support leadership for client, time and people management Pursue integrated communications strategy that covers traditional PR, digital and social Contribute to client satisfaction while effectively managing resources for multiple accounts Effectively maintain a network of media contacts Interact with internal and external constituents in a friendly and professional manner Maintain proactive attitude, responsibility and perspective that continually advance the quality of client service Attributes of the Protagonist (That's You) Creative Team player Accountable Leader Entrepreneurial nature and attitude Passionate about public relations and writing Passionate about technology/social media Open to B2B and Technology sectors Keen to build campaigns employing a 360-degree integrated marketing approach The Hero's Background: Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, PR/Advertising, Communications, Journalism or Linguistics Have internship experience in communications, integrated marketing, or public relations (agency experience is preferred) will be a plus Experience in technology-related projects Superior writing and verbal communication skills Experience in and a passion for digital and social media communications a plus An enterprising and curious mindset An entrepreneurial nature, passion and can-do attitude Come join us and be on the cutting edge of communications. We value diverse thinking, and we regularly push the boundaries of Integrated Communications. A competitive salary, benefits package and career advancement opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate. We also offer our staff a four-week sabbatical after four years. We will contact shortlisted candidates. About Us We're an integrated communications consultancy that specializes in solving hard problems-the tougher, the better-for tech companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we've established a global infrastructure tuned for the tech industry. Toward this end, we operate offices in Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Taipei and Tokyo. We're a company that values diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now to learn more and upload your resume.