ABOUT COMPANY

Become part of an important logistics connector for Southeast Asia, China and even Europe, Laos is offering great opportunities for entrepreneurs and Thakhek Dry Port will be one of key drivers in Laos to facilitate and shaping Lao economy to further development. Thakhek Dry Port is under the same management of Thanaleng Dry Port and with equivalent concept that will play a pivotal role in the trade facilitation, logistics cost reduction and will serve as one of the first few intermodal terminal and international border station for import/export and transit cargo by road and by rail with full functionalities of transport, warehouse logistics, international “port”, CIQ facilities, freight forwarding, container freight station (CFS) and depot. Equipped with terminal operating systems, yard equipment and dedicated bonded access road that will ensure full security, shipments visibility, speed and reliability.

Thanaleng Dry Port is part of the integrated Vientiane Logistics Park, a flagship project to achieve the national logistics strategy with the objective to transform Laos from the land-locked into the land-linked country. 

URGENT JOB!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THAKHEK DRY PORT

Position Title: Human Resource & Admin Manager

Department: Human Resource & Admin

Report to: General Manager 

Location: Thakhek District, Khammouane province  

Business group: Logistics

Job purpose:

Be part of the team to lead, set up, and handle all HR and administrative operations across the company. Manage everything from recruitment, performance, and compliance to office management, logistics support, and government relations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate employee relations and HR policies, programs, and practices.
• Establish recruiting, testing, and interviewing programs, counsel managers on selection, and conduct exit interviews.
• Prepare employees for assignments by conducting orientation and coordinating learning programs.
• Manage work appraisals, coordinate employee coaching, handle disciplinary actions, and resolve internal grievances.
• Structure employee benefits, analyze market trends, process claims, and evaluate benefit contract bids.
• Monitor Lao labor requirements, conduct internal investigations, and represent the organization at hearings.
• Design and maintain a secure filing system for historical and current human resource records.
• Retains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system and keeping past and current records.
• Recruit, select, orient, schedule, and appraise performance for internal human resource staff.
• Office Operations: Oversee daily office maintenance, cleanliness, utilities, layout planning, and general facilities management.
• Procurement & Assets: Manage purchasing of office supplies, stationary, furniture, and IT equipment while maintaining accurate asset registries.
• Logistics & Fleet: Coordinate company vehicle scheduling, driver management, maintenance logs, and fuel allocation for site operations.
• Expat & Travel Logistics: Manage visas, work permits, stay permits, flights, and accommodation for foreign employees and business visitors.
• Government Relations: Act as the primary liaison with local provincial authorities, ministries, and community leaders in Khammouane.
• Document Control: Supervise company-wide incoming/outgoing correspondence, official stamps, archiving, and internal communication flows.
• Executive Support: Perform other administrative tasks assigned by the Managing Director, VP, and Top Management.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 6 years of proven work experience covering both HR and office administration functions.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Availability: Ability to work full-time on-site in Thakhek District.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office suite and familiarity with HR/Admin systems and databases.
• Languages: Good command of written and spoken Lao and English.

Core Skills:

• Hiring and talent sourcing
• Benefits and compensation structures
• Office facility and fleet management
• Vendor and procurement negotiation
• Document control and archiving
• Lao employment law and compliance
• Work permit and expat visa processing

Preferred competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of Lao labor law and HR best practices.
• Good human relations, people oriented and results driven.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
   
   

Application form closing date:   30 May 2026

Please send your application form to:  Recruitment@ptlholding.com