Yoma Employee Portal
Search in:
Search in:

Group Recruitment Policy

by

Policies

Policies > Group Policies and Guidelines > Group Recruitment Policy

The Policy applies to all recruitment within the Group. It is to ensure there is a standardized process to assist managers in selecting and hiring the best candidate for the relevant position. Variations may exist to comply with local legal regulations, health and safety and operational requirement of the business. Where a variation is required, it must be reviewed and approved by Group HR. The Group undertakes to comply with relevant legislation that relate to the selection and hiring of candidates.

Recruitment of SPA / FMI / YSH employees will be based on merit in fair and open competition without patronage, favoritism or discrimination based an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Vacancies will be advertised internally, and internal employees given opportunity where they meet the relevant position requirements. External recruitment may be undertaken in parallel, as appropriate.

The Company will amend this policy on a regular basis, as required.

The Group Human Resources Talent Acquisition (Group HR) is responsible for developing, implementing and communicating the policy.

The Hiring Manager is responsible to ensure that necessary approvals including budget, determine the scope and requirements of the vacancy and provide a completed Employment Requisition Form (ERF) and Job Description (JD).

Group HR will manage executive and senior hires across the Group and functions within Corporate. Where appropriate, Group HR will assist recruitment within the entities however, Entity HR will generally manage entity level non- management positions. Both Group HR and Entity HR have the responsibility to ensure approvals are in place, to assist in determining the recruitment channels to be used, and to drive the sourcing of candidates, as well as ensuring that an appropriate recruitment panel is appointed.

Both Hiring Manager and Group HR/Entity HR will be responsible in assessing conflicts of interest and will be taken into consideration in hiring, transfer, or promotion staff.

The Company is committed to providing opportunities to existing staff where possible. Internal job vacancies must be advertised internally unless a role is deemed confidential. Internal opportunities will be advertised on the Yoma Connect Careers page. If a current employee of the Yoma Group would like to apply for a role they must do so via the Yoma Connect Careers pages. In completing the application the internal applicant must confirm that they are a current employee of the Yoma Group. All internal recruitment will be managed by Group Talent Acquisition.

Any staff member may apply for an internal role after being in their current role for at least 18 months. Managers cannot prevent their employees from seeking internal opportunities however the current manager must be made aware of the recruitment prior to an offer being made. Group Talent Acquisition together with the hiring manager will undertake a reference check with the applicant’s current manager. The current manager should have the opportunity to provide their feedback on performance and fit for role. Salary negotiations with the candidate will be handled by Group Talent Acquisition. Exceptions to the 18 months rule will apply where the Group HR Head has approved in discussion with current management.

It is strongly recommended that employee discuss their intention to apply for an internal role with their current manager however this is not mandatory for employees who have been in their role for more than 18 months.
Where a staff member transfers to another entity, their years of service (providing there has been no break due to resignation or termination) will be recognized as service for employment related purposes.

Vacancies will be advertised internally however external recruitment may be undertaken in parallel, as appropriate.
It is the responsibility of HR Manager to ensure all advertisements conform to legislative requirements and recruitment policy.

Group HR/ Entity HR will work with the Hiring Manager devising the appropriate recruitment campaign which may include for advertising - placement on job boards, Company websites, LinkedIn and other channels, including where approved, referral payment (as per Referral Policy) . Only Group HR may approve the use of an external Recruitment Agency.

Recruitment Agencies will be used only in exceptional cases with prior approval from Group Finance via the BU Head and Group HR. There must be a written approval from Group that the budget for approximate fees are in place.

Group HR is responsible and can sign agreements with Recruitment Agents both for the general agreement and relevant position agreements. Recruitment Agencies will not be paid for unsolicited CV’s or CV’s sent in response to a vacancy not approved for Agency search.

All Hires

For the selection of all vacancies or new positions:

  • An Interview Assessment form must be completed as soon as possible after the interview;
  • A minimum of two interviewers should conduct the interview, the manager whom the staff will report and another by an HR representative;
  • At least one interview should be conducted face to face; and
  • At least one member of every hiring panel should be female.

Senior and Executive Hires

For Senior and Executive Hires, the same process will apply as for all hires (above) however, the number of interviews will determined on a case by case basis by the relevant BU Heads and Group HR. The shortlisted candidates for interview must include at least one female.

All foreign candidates must be interviewed by Group Head HR before being made an offer. Foreign candidates who are brought to Myanmar as part of the interview process will be reimbursed the cost of their flight if they are appointed. Local accommodation and travel within Myanmar will be covered by the hiring entity/Company.

Employees are encouraged to introduce their friends and associates to be interviewed for vacancies, provided that they meet the requirements for the jobs. Employee are encouraged to share open vacancies with external vacancies via: jobs.yoma.com.mm. The referring employee is required to declare his/her acquaintance and/or relationship with the applicant to HR and ensure that they abstain from participating the hiring process.

Employment of immediate family members and relatives will impose the need for careful judgment by management. No immediate family members or relatives are to be placed in the same entity or department. Immediate family members or relatives should not be placed in a position where they could exercise control or in any way influence the position, progress or supervision of another relative.

Immediate family members or close relatives are defined as the employee’s spouse, parents, children, brothers, sisters whether natural or adopted legally or otherwise, parents-in-law, brothers or sister in law, whether legal or customary.

Any exceptions to the above prohibitions can only be made with prior written approval of the CEO.

The following documentation must be provided prior to an offer of employment:

  • labor registration card or copy of valid passport, for non-Myanmar citizens;
  • most current resume;
  • pay slip from previous company or evidence of salary;
  • at least two (2) references from line manager/manager the candidate reported to. Family members, friends or subordinates will not be applicable;
  • In addition, for Myanmar residents – a residence certificate by ward administrator and household list
    The following documentation must be provided prior to commencement:
  • copies of relevant qualifications;
  • completed onboarding requirements.

Medical examinations may be required with satisfactory results before an offer of employment is made for positions requiring handling of food and close proximity to patients. Where the position requires such an examination, this must be stated at the advertisement and during interview.

A minimum of two (2) reference checks must be completed by Group / Entity HR. These references should be from line manager/manager the candidate reported to. Family members, friends or subordinates will not be applicable;

The ERF must include the range of salary and benefits that can be offered for the position. Group HR/Entity HR will negotiate an offer within this range. Prior to making the final offer, both Group HR/Entity HR must have ongoing discussions with the BU Head to determine any changes (however if the change exceeds what was the previous range, the relevant approvals must be in place).

All new employees should participate in the Group Orientation program. Groupwide orientation will occur monthly.

A three (3) months probationary period applies to all new staff. The Hiring Manager will be responsible in providing the new staff member expectations and requirements to satisfactorily complete their probationary period.