Akio Naratama Simamora

HR & Industrial Relations Strategist | Certified IR Practitioner | Employee Engagement | HR Operations | Legal Compliance | Facility Management Expert

Jakarta Metropolitan Area

About

I am a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Legal Compliance, and Facility Management across diverse industries including manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, logistics, sales & marketing, and banking. My core strengths lie in navigating complex labor law and dispute resolution landscapes, building strong union relationships, designing people engagement strategies, and leading HR initiatives that align people practices with business goals. I am also well-versed in corporate legal affairs, contracts, and organizational compliance. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Law from Universitas Airlangga Surabaya and am a Certified Industrial Relations Practitioner from the Law Faculty of the University of Indonesia. I thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments where HR is a strategic partner to business success. I’m open to new opportunities where I can drive impact through people, processes, and purpose.

Experience

  • HC Government & Industrial Relations Sr. Manager at PT BANK JTRUST INDONESIA Tbk.
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Industrial Relations Manager at Arya Noble
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Lead the Industrial Relations (IR) function as a strategic partner across diverse business units within the Arya Noble ecosystem including retail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, e-commerce, OTC sales, medical representative operations, and F&B. Lead the development and compliance of Industrial Relations (IR) policies, risk mitigation, compliance across all business units, provided strategic counsel to senior management on IR best practices, ensuring alignment with applicable labor laws and regulation. Drive the implementation of people engagement initiatives by strengthening alignment between organizational purpose, leadership behavior, and employee experience partnered with business units and leaders, also managing contents for social media including Instagram and Youtube. Recognized for strategic leadership, effective communication, and delivering actionable insights to senior management, supporting Arya Noble mission to provide products which make happiness to customers.

  • General Affairs & Industrial Relations Head at PT. Argha Karya Prima Industry, Tbk
    Apr 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Headed the Industrial Relations (IR) and General Affairs (GA) functions, acting as a strategic partner to manufacturing leadership. Owned employment governance, labor law compliance, and industrial relations risk management across plant operations. Directed general affairs strategies and operations, covering facilities, assets, vendors, security, and workplace services. Lead and developed IR & GA teams while managing relationships with labor unions, government authorities, and key stakeholders.

  • PT AT Indonesia (Joint Venture PT. Astra Otoparts and Aisin Takaoka Co.,Ltd.) (Karawang)
    • Industrial Relations & General Affairs Sect. Head
      Jun 2016 - Apr 2017 · 11 mos

      Lead the Industrial Relations (IR) and General Affairs (GA) section, acting as a strategic partner to manufacturing leadership regarding labor law compliance and employee facilities. Strengthened union relations through structured communication forums, regular bipartite meetings, and trust-building initiatives to maintain organizational harmony and minimize disputes. Acted as a key liaison regarding corporate legal matters including licenses, agreements, and related regulatory matters. Supported the development and execution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Lead and developed IR & GA teams while managing relationships with labor unions, government authorities, and key stakeholders.

    • Legal & Industrial Relation Sect. Head
      Jun 2013 - May 2016 · 3 yrs

      To ensure the company compliance to the regulations in every aspects related to the company's operationals. To ensure and maintain company employee relation fulfill the labor regulations and increase harmony, run company regulation, and maintain connections to Goverment institutions.

    • Legal & Industrial Relation Officer
      Jun 2011 - May 2013 · 2 yrs

      Run the daily activity of Legal Section to maintain license and agreements due to company activities and HR implementation.