---
title: "HR Officer (HRD) in Indonesia: Duties, Pay, Fake HR Signs"
description: "HRD (human resources) staff in Indonesia handle hiring, contracts, attendance and BPJS. Real HR never asks applicants for fees or ID photos by chat."
lang: en
canonical: "https://kariraman.com/en/careers/hr-officer/"
datePublished: "2026-10-07"
dateModified: "2026-10-08"
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---

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# HR officers (HRD) in Indonesia: duties, requirements, pay and spotting fake HR recruiters

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by [Kaiser Khan](https://kariraman.com/en/authors/kaiser-khan/) (editor), 8 October 2026 Updated 8 October 2026

HRD (human resources) staff in Indonesia handle hiring, contracts, attendance and BPJS. Real HR never asks applicants for fees or ID photos by chat.

## Summary

Professional requirements: HR competency certificate for roles equivalent to KKNI level 4 or above in medium and large enterprises Medium scam risk

- HR officers handle recruitment, employment contracts, attendance for payroll and BPJS registration for employees.
- Law 24/2011, Article 15 requires employers to register their workers as BPJS participants.
- Manpower Ministry circulars from May 2025 prohibit discrimination in recruitment and holding diplomas as a work guarantee.
- According to OJK, job scammers usually pose as large companies or recruitment agents; real HR does not charge fees.

## What does an HR officer do in Indonesia?

An HR officer (often called staf HRD in Indonesia) manages the employee cycle from recruitment to daily administration. The work covers posting vacancies, screening applications, scheduling interviews, preparing employment contracts, compiling attendance and overtime for payroll and registering employees with BPJS. HR officers are also the first point of contact for employee questions about company rules and statutory rights.

- Handle recruitment admin: post vacancies, screen applications and schedule interviews.
- Prepare and file employment contracts and employee records.
- Compile attendance, leave and overtime for payroll.
- Register employees with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and BPJS Kesehatan and keep their data up to date.
- Answer employee questions about company rules and statutory rights.
- Support onboarding and internal training.
- Help resolve employment relations issues with management.

## What do you need to become an HR officer?

HR vacancies commonly ask for relevant education, knowledge of employment rules and data skills. Kepmenaker 115/2022 requires HR competency certification for positions equivalent to KKNI level 4 or above in medium and large enterprises. Its scope includes training, performance, productivity, industrial relations, remuneration and talent management. It does not automatically cover every junior HR administrator; match the duties and qualification level to the rule.

- **Licence or certificate:** HR competency certificate for roles equivalent to KKNI level 4 or above in medium and large enterprises
- **Issued by:** [Ministry of Manpower and BNSP](https://jdih.kemnaker.go.id/asset/data_puu/2022Kepmenaker115.pdf)
- **Legal basis:** Kepmenaker 115/2022, decisions 3 to 5; not an automatic requirement for every junior HR administrator

## What does a typical HR officer job description look like?

HR officer ads usually ask for basic knowledge of labour rules, experience in recruitment or personnel administration, Excel skills and the ability to keep data confidential. We wrote the description below ourselves from common advertising patterns. It is not a vacancy from any company, so there is no apply button. HR officers also help make sure their company's job ads contain no discriminatory requirements.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

### Commonly requested requirements

- An S1 in psychology, management, law or a related field; some entry roles accept a D3.
- Basic understanding of labour rules, including contracts, wages and BPJS.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data administration.
- Able to communicate politely and keep employee data confidential.
- Experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus.

### Skills

Recruitment and selection, Personnel administration, Indonesian labour rules, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Data confidentiality, Problem solving.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. [JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan](https://jdih.kemnaker.go.id/asset/data_puu/2025senaker006.pdf) 8 October 2026 [JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Download/31128/UU%20Nomor%2013%20Tahun%202003.pdf) 8 October 2026

## How much do HR staff earn in Indonesia?

HR staff, in factories or offices, may not be paid below the minimum wage of the regency or city where they work, at least those with less than one year of service (PP 36/2021 Articles 23 and 24). We do not show an HR-specific figure yet because there is no verified vacancy data with a large enough sample or an official pay scale. Advertised ranges often lack a sample size, so treat them as a guide and compare them with the 2026 minimum wage (UMK) where you work.

**HR Officer: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)**

| Data | Figure | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies | Not enough data yet (n < 30) |   |
| Average net wage of employees, Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support services (BPS Sakernas May 2026) | IDR 4,039,293 | reference for the Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support services sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions)<br>[Badan Pusat Statistik](https://www.bps.go.id/id/pressrelease/2026/08/05/2606/keadaan-ketenagakerjaan-.html) 8 October 2026 |
| Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor | IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 | Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta)<br>Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. [Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)](https://peraturan.go.id/files/pp36-2021bt.pdf) 7 October 2026 |

[Check your city's minimum wage (2026)](https://kariraman.com/en/minimum-wage/) [Work out your take-home pay](https://kariraman.com/en/tools/take-home-pay/) [How we handle salary data](https://kariraman.com/en/methodology/salary/)

## Which education routes lead to HR jobs?

Common routes into HR are an S1 in psychology, management or law. D1 to S1 graduates can gain experience through Kemnaker's National Apprenticeship Programme. Competency certification in human-resource management is available through MSDM certification bodies licensed by BNSP. To build a legal foundation, study contract, minimum wage, overtime and BPJS rules from official sources, such as KarirAman's workers' rights pages, which cite their legal basis.

- [**Bachelor's degree (S1) in Indonesia: when jobs require one and how to check a university**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bachelors-degree/)
- [**D3 vocational diploma in Indonesia: how it differs from a degree and how to check a campus**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/vocational-diploma/)
- [**BNSP competency certification in Indonesia: how to get one, check it and when you need it**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bnsp-competency-certification/)

## Which labour rules does an HR officer need to know?

HR officers need to know the rules employees ask about most: a fixed-term PKWT lasts at most five years including extensions and cannot include probation, overtime is capped at 4 hours a day and 18 hours a week (Government Regulation 35/2021), employers must register workers with BPJS (Law 24/2011, Article 15), and holding diplomas is prohibited (May 2025 Manpower Ministry circular). A new labour law is being finalised, so watch for changes.

**Legal status:** the Labour Protection Law was approved by the DPR and the Government on 6 October 2026 but has not been promulgated and its text is not public. Until it takes effect, the rules on this page apply.

[Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat RI (emedia)](https://emedia.dpr.go.id/news/2026/10/07/dpr-sahkan-uu-pelindungan-ketenagakerjaan-dasco-kado-terindah-untuk-buruh) 7 October 2026; [Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan RI](https://kemnaker.go.id/news/detail/menaker-ungkap-poin-penting-uu-pelindungan-ketenagakerjaan-yang-wajib-diketahui-pekerja) 7 October 2026

## What is the career path in HR?

HR officers usually move up to HR generalist or specialist, for example recruitment, payroll, training or industrial relations, then supervisor, HR manager and HR business partner. Common side moves are general affairs (HRGA), tax staff handling PPh 21, legal staff, or industrial psychology for qualified psychologists. A competency certificate from the HR management LSP licensed by BNSP helps at every step.

## How does payroll work, from attendance to payslip?

Payroll staff turn attendance and overtime data into payslips. The steps: compile attendance, calculate base pay, allowances and overtime, deduct the worker's share of BPJS contributions, withhold PPh 21 income tax using the average effective rate (TER) under PP 58/2023 and Minister of Finance Regulation 168/2023, then pay wages and issue payslips. When an employee leaves, payroll calculates final entitlements under the contract and the rules. In retail chains, store-level HR admins often compile attendance for central payroll.

For a focused guide to wage calculations, checks and records, read [payroll administrator](https://kariraman.com/en/careers/payroll-administrator/). HR retains its broader employee-management scope.

## How do you check an HR vacancy, or a message from HR, before you respond?

1. Find the same vacancy on the company's official website or on Kemnaker's Karirhub.
2. Check the company's full legal name on AHU through the service below. Do not rely on a business identification number (NIB) printed in an ad, because we found no public NIB search on OSS.
3. Contact the company through its official website to confirm that the HR person who contacted you really works there.
4. Refuse any request for money, your original diploma or bank details before you sign an employment agreement.
5. Once employed, check your BPJS Ketenagakerjaan membership through the official BPJS channel.

- **AHU Online company search** [ahu.go.id](https://ahu.go.id/pencarian/profil-pt)
- **OSS business licensing (NIB)** [oss.go.id](https://oss.go.id/id)
- **BPJS Ketenagakerjaan** [175](tel:175) [bpjsketenagakerjaan.go.id](https://www.bpjsketenagakerjaan.go.id/)
- **Kemnaker help centre and call centre** [1500630](tel:1500630) [bantuan.kemnaker.go.id](https://bantuan.kemnaker.go.id/)

## What interview questions might you be asked for HR officer jobs?

Interview questions for HR officer jobs often cover the office software you use, accuracy with data, handling many requests at once, and keeping documents confidential. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

[Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

### Questions for this field

**Which office software do you know well, and what do you use it for?**

**Why they ask:** Most administrative work uses spreadsheets, word processing and e-mail every day.

**How to answer:** Name the software and the real tasks you did with it, such as data summaries, letters or reports. Be honest about your level and offer a short test if useful.

**How do you make sure the data you enter is correct?**

**Why they ask:** One data error can upset payments, stock or schedules.

**How to answer:** Explain your habits: matching against the source document, using a checklist or simple formulas, and checking again before sending. Give one example of an error you caught.

**How do you handle several requests from different people at once?**

**Why they ask:** Administrative staff often serve several departments with different deadlines.

**How to answer:** Describe how you order tasks by deadline and impact, keep a list, and ask your supervisor to set priorities when requests clash.

**How do you keep documents and other people's personal data confidential?**

**Why they ask:** Administrative roles hold employee, customer or patient data that must not leak.

**How to answer:** Give concrete steps: opening data only when needed, locking your screen, never sending work documents through personal chat, and following company rules on storing files.

**Tell me about a regular report or summary you prepared.**

**Why they ask:** Regular reports show care and consistency.

**How to answer:** Say what the report was, how often you made it, the tools you used, who relied on it and any improvement you suggested.

**How do you keep a recruitment process fair?**

**Why they ask:** HR staff decide who gets a chance, so the assessment must be objective.

**How to answer:** Mention job-related criteria, the same questions for every candidate, written scoring, and no irrelevant personal questions such as religion or marital status.

**Common questions that also come up (12 questions)**

- **Tell me about yourself.** Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.
- **Why did you apply to this company?** Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.
- **Why are you interested in this role?** Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.
- **What are your strengths?** Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.
- **What is your weakness?** Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.
- **Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.** Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.
- **How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?** Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.
- **How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?** Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.
- **Where do you see yourself in two or three years?** Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.
- **What salary do you expect?** First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.
- **When can you start?** Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.
- **Do you have any questions for us?** Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

**Warning signs in interviews (6)**

- **The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.** **What to do:** Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [detikFinance](https://finance.detik.com/tips-dan-trik/d-7941714/waspada-marak-modus-penipuan-lowongan-admin-e-commerce) 8 October 2026
- **You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.** **What to do:** Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)](https://www.bca.co.id/id/informasi/awas-modus/2024/09/18/08/24/Awas-Modus-Panggilan-Interview-Kerja-Ini-Ciri-cirinya) 8 October 2026
- **The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.** **What to do:** Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police. [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [detikBali (detik.com)](https://www.detik.com/bali/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-8524702/niat-cari-kerja-di-bali-pria-sumba-malah-disekap-disiksa-2-wanita) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Medcom.id](https://www.medcom.id/nasional/daerah/Wb7zXLaN-polisi-tunggu-pelaporan-korban-kasus-staycation) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026
- **You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.** **What to do:** Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)](https://www.ojk.go.id/id/berita-dan-kegiatan/info-terkini/Documents/Pages/Booklet-Waspada-Penipuan-Scam-OJK/Booklet%20Waspada%20Penipuan%20Mengintai%20Kita%2c%20Ayo%20Lawan%20dan%20Hindari%21.pdf) 8 October 2026 [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026
- **The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.** **What to do:** Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts. [CNN Indonesia](https://www.cnnindonesia.com/ekonomi/20240112093139-78-1048464/waspada-modus-penipuan-file-apk-pps-pemilu-yang-bisa-kuras-rekening) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026
- **After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.** **What to do:** Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home. [Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)](https://disnaker.batam.go.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/06/DOC-20250522-WA0002.-1.pdf) 8 October 2026

**In danger or held at an interview location? Call the police:**

- **Police call centre 110** [110](tel:110) [polri.go.id](https://polri.go.id/layanan/spkt)

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## How do scammers pose as HR, and how do you tell real HR apart?

According to OJK, job-offer fraudsters usually pose as a large company or a recruitment agent and offer easy requirements with high pay. According to Kemnaker, fake HR contacts tend to use free e-mail addresses, reply very fast, push for instant chat interviews and ask for money or data such as an ID card, bank account or selfie. Real HR uses the company's official channels and does not charge applicants.

**Warning signs in HR officer job ads**

- The recruiter claims to be HR at a large company, but the vacancy is not on that company's official channels. [Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)](https://www.ojk.go.id/id/berita-dan-kegiatan/info-terkini/Documents/Pages/Booklet-Waspada-Penipuan-Scam-OJK/Booklet%20Waspada%20Penipuan%20Mengintai%20Kita%2c%20Ayo%20Lawan%20dan%20Hindari%21.pdf) 7 October 2026
- The HR contact uses a free e-mail address instead of the company's official domain. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026
- Replies come very fast and you are pushed into an instant chat interview. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026
- You are asked to pay an administration, training or uniform fee. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026
- You are asked to send a photo of your ID card, your bank account number or a selfie holding your ID before a formal interview.
- The ad shows employee testimonials with no clear identity or job title. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026

- [**Fake HR recruiters on WhatsApp and Telegram**](https://kariraman.com/en/job-scams/fake-recruiters-on-whatsapp-telegram/)
- [**How to spot a fake job offer in Indonesia (loker bodong) and tell real from fake**](https://kariraman.com/en/job-scams/signs-of-a-fake-job/)
- [**How to verify a company in Indonesia before you apply: AHU, NIB, P3MI, SOEs and OJK**](https://kariraman.com/en/job-scams/verify-an-employer/)

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## Frequently asked questions

**How can you tell real HR from fake HR?**

Real HR contacts you from an e-mail on the company's official domain or a number listed on its official website, schedules tests or interviews at the office or on an official platform, and never asks for money. Fake HR uses free e-mail, pushes instant chat interviews and asks for fees or data such as your ID card, bank account and a selfie, as Kemnaker warns. If in doubt, contact the company through its official website.

**Can HR set an age limit in a job ad?**

Minister of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars discrimination on any basis in recruitment, and an age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and does not remove the chance of work; the age requirement for security guards in Police Regulation 4/2020 is one example. HR officers should write requirements tied directly to the work, such as skills, education or certificates.

**Must companies register employees with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan?**

Yes. Law 24/2011, Article 15 requires employers to register themselves and their workers as BPJS participants for the programmes they join, with complete and correct data. For wage earners, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan programmes are JKK, JKM, JHT, JP and JKP. Employers other than state bodies that fail to register workers face administrative sanctions (Article 17).

**Can a company hold a new employee's diploma?**

No. Manpower Ministry Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 prohibits employers from requiring or holding workers' diplomas and personal documents, including competency certificates and passports, as a work guarantee. The only exception is employer-funded education or training under a written agreement with a guarantee to keep documents safe. HR officers should review their onboarding procedures.

**What does HRD stand for in Indonesian companies?**

HRD stands for human resources development, the department that looks after employees. Personalia (personnel) is the older term focused on staff administration; HR, HRD and HCD (human capital development) are used by companies that also develop their people. HRGA means HR combined with general affairs, which covers office facilities and supplies; our general affairs staff guide explains it.

**Does every HR officer need a competency certificate?**

Not automatically for every junior administrative position. Kepmenaker 115/2022 covers the HR fields listed in its third decision, at positions equivalent to KKNI level 4 or above in medium and large enterprises. Check the duties, level and enterprise size with the employer and LSP. Training attendance or a course certificate is not automatically a competency certificate.

## Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published 7 October 2026 Updated 8 October 2026

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: 8 October 2026.

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**Change log**

- 8 October 2026 : Clarified the scope of mandatory HR certification under Kepmenaker 115/2022 and separated payroll from HR aliases.
- 8 October 2026 : Titles and headings now match common searches; added what HRD, HRGA and HCD mean, a payroll section, the ESCO link and corrected wording of the anti-discrimination circular.