Regional Human Resources Director - Southeast Asia

Overview

The Regional HR Director for Southeast Asia will lead the strategic and operational HR agenda across multiple countries in the region. This role is pivotal in aligning HR practices with business goals, driving talent strategies, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned HR leader with regional experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional HR strategies aligned with global and local business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Oversee regional talent acquisition efforts, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Partner with country HRBPs and Talent Acquisition leads to ensure consistent hiring standards and employer branding.
• Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits frameworks tailored to local markets.
• Collaborate with Global Total Rewards to calibrate packages for senior roles.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives, DEIB programs, and culture-building efforts.
• Lead regional rollouts of global HR initiatives including training, onboarding, and recognition programs.
• Ensure HR operations comply with local labor laws and global governance standards.
• Mitigate HR-related risks through proactive policy development and audit readiness.
• Oversee payroll, HRIS, and administrative functions across the region.
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation in HR operations.
• Lead and mentor HR teams across Southeast Asia, fostering collaboration and capability development.
• Act as a key liaison between country HR leads and HQ Centres of Excellence.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics, trends, and strategic outcomes to senior leadership.
• Use people analytics to inform decision-making and improve workforce effectiveness.

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