Regional HR Director (Southeast Asia)

Job Description

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with the regional executive team to formulate and implement HR strategies tailored to Southeast Asian markets, aligning human capital with business objectives.

• Organizational Design & Change Management: Drive organizational structure optimization, workforce planning, and workflow improvements. Lead change management for regional transformations (e.g., M&A, business expansion).

• Talent Management & Acquisition: Direct end-to-end talent strategies, including leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential identification. Oversee regional recruitment for core overseas roles and build an international talent pool.

• Performance & Total Rewards: Oversee the regional performance management framework to drive a high-performance culture. Guide the design of locally competitive and compliant compensation and benefits (C&B) programs.

• Compliance, Risk & Team Leadership: Ensure 100% adherence to labor laws and employment regulations across SEA markets. Manage employee relations, mitigate HR risks, and empower local HR teams to drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

• Leadership Experience: Extensive senior HR management experience, including a minimum of 3 years as HR Director with regional coverage across Southeast Asian markets (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia).

• Domain Expertise: Hands-on expertise in Organizational Development (OD), talent management, total rewards, and strategic business partnering within multinational or regional environments.

• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of employment laws, labor market dynamics, and statutory compliance across key SEA countries.

• Core Competencies: Proven track record in change management, stakeholder management, cross-cultural collaboration, and navigating fast-paced, complex business environments.

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  25C3065