The HR Excellence Awards 2024 celebrated outstanding achievements in human resources and people management across multiple industries. This highly regarded event recognized top-performing HR teams and individuals who have driven innovation, robust talent strategies, and sustainable corporate culture. With hundreds of entries judged by senior HR professionals, the awards highlight best practices in areas such as employee engagement, wellness, diversity, and digital transformation.
Awards Purpose and Scope
The HR Excellence Awards, organised by Human Resources Online, aim to honour exceptional HR contributions that positively impact organisations, employees, and industry standards. In Indonesia, the 2024 edition featured over 30 specialized categories, evaluating strategies in talent mobility, CSR, workplace wellbeing, employer branding, leadership development, and HR innovation
Flagship Winners and Highlights
Among the distinguished winners, Bank Maybank Indonesia stood out as the Overall HREA Winner for their widespread excellence across multiple categories
Top Organisations by Category
- Employer of the Year: Bank CIMB Niaga (Gold), TechConnect powered by Sinar Mas (Silver), L’Oreal (Bronze)
- AIPowered HR Solutions: Maybank Indonesia (Gold), Kalbe Consumer Health (Silver), Trakindo Utama (Bronze)
- Crisis Management Planning: FIFGROUP (Gold), Danone Indonesia (Silver), Lenovo Indonesia (Bronze)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: KimberlyClark Softex (Gold), P&G Operations Indonesia (Silver), HP (Bronze)
- Leadership Development: Bank Central Asia (Gold), Elnusa (Silver), UOB Indonesia (Bronze)
Outstanding Individual Honours
- HR Leader of the Year: Muhammad Shodiq of Bank CIMB Niaga (Gold)
- HR Manager of the Year: Dyah Kusumadewi of Kraft Heinz Indonesia (Gold)
- Young HR Talent of the Year: Dewi Milleanita of P&G Operations Indonesia (Gold)
- Most PeopleFocused CEO: Junaid Murtaza from L’Oreal (Gold)
What Set Winners Apart
Innovation and Technology Integration
Leading winners like Maybank Indonesia and TechConnect powered by Sinar Mas Financial Services Group deployed AI-driven HR tools and agile talent mobility platforms, automating recruitment, performance tracking, and learning systems. These innovations delivered measurable improvements in efficiency and employee experience
Culturally Driven Practices
Organisations such as KimberlyClark Softex, Bank CIMB Niaga, and Accenture Indonesia were recognised for building inclusive cultures and strong employer branding. Their focus on DEI, leadership pipelines, wellbeing, and volunteerism demonstrated a people-first strategy that stood out in workplace culture and engagement categories
Wellbeing, CSR, and Crisis Preparedness
Excellence in corporate wellness and CSR was another hallmark of the awards. Accenture Indonesia secured Gold in wellness, while Kapal Api Group led CSR efforts. Companies like FIFGROUP and Danone Indonesia earned top positions for crisis planning an area of growing importance in HR resilience
Significance of the Awards
Peer-Reviewed and High Integrity
The awards are judged by respected HR leaders from top organisations, ensuring fairness and credibility. Winners are selected via scorecards and standards aligned with global HR best practices
Enhancing Employer Branding
Winning an HR Excellence Award boosts both internal morale and external reputation. Organisations gain recognition not just for present achievement, but for their strategic vision and potential in future HR innovation.
Benchmarking HR Success
Each winning initiative provides a benchmark for other HR teams to study. From hybrid working policies to talent acquisition campaigns, the actionable insights and case studies help uplift regional HR standards.
Looking Ahead: HR Excellence Awards 2025
The HR Excellence Awards will return in 2025 with several new and updated categories, including Excellence in Gig Workforce Management to reflect evolving employment models. Participants are encouraged to elevate their submissions and prepare entries early to showcase cuttingedge practices in talent strategy, CSR, innovation, and employee wellbeing
As the only regional HR awards that combine comprehensive category coverage with peer-reviewed judging, the platform remains unmatched for recognizing HR excellence and encouraging continuous improvement.
The HR Excellence Awards 2024 spotlighted pioneering HR practices across Indonesia, with top organisations like Bank Maybank Indonesia, CIMB Niaga, Kraft Heinz, and Accenture leading by example. The winners demonstrated how strategic HR innovation, technological integration, and employee-centric culture drive business success. From individual achievers to corporate teams, the awards celebrated leadership, resilience, and forward-thinking HR strategies. As the HR community anticipates the 2025 edition, the showcased programs and insights continue to inspire best practice and set new standards for excellence in human resources.
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