Lead HR Operations & Programmes for APAC at an integrated communications consultancy. Drive employee experience and ensure compliance across multiple markets.
Responsibilities
Own HR Operations & Employee Experience (APAC-wide)
Design and lead a consistent HR operations framework across APAC – from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between.
Ensure our HR processes are simple, employee-centric and aligned with our culture and values.
Oversee HR data integrity, employee records and HR systems
Lead Regional Payroll & Compliance
Oversee payroll operations across APAC markets together with local teams and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Ensure HR practices meet local labour, social security, tax and employment regulations in each market.
Act as the escalation point for regional compliance matters and partner with Legal/Finance on audits and statutory reporting.
Drive Change Management & People Programmes
Lead people-related change initiatives (new HR systems, policy changes, organisational changes, benefits launches, etc.) with clear communication and thoughtful change plans.
Partner with HRBPs and leaders to turn ideas into implementable programmes that land well on the ground.
Build toolkits, playbooks and timelines so markets know what to do, when, and how.
Share insights and recommendations with leadership to support better decision-making.
Lead and Grow the Team
Lead, coach and develop the HR Operations and Workplace/Office Operations teams across APAC.
Foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Help your team grow their skills in project management, systems thinking and stakeholder management.
Requirements
Significant experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR Operations and/or HR shared services in multi-country APAC environments.
Solid knowledge of payroll operations, HR compliance and employment regulations across several Asian markets (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia).
Proven track record in leading cross-functional programmes and change initiatives (systems implementation, policy rollouts, org changes, etc.).
Experience managing regional teams and working in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.
Comfortable working with HRIS / payroll systems, data and reporting
Strong communication skills – able to explain complex concepts in a simple, human way to different audiences.
Fluent in English; additional Asian language(s) would be a plus, but not a necessity.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service
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