HR Manager, APAC

Human Resources Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: West of Singapore

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Manager to join a well-established organisation with a strong presence across South East Asia. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by partnering closely with senior leaders and teams in multiple countries, ensuring that high-quality HR practices are embedded throughout the business. You will be at the heart of shaping people strategies, supporting employee growth, and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. The organisation is committed to providing flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional development supported. If you are passionate about nurturing talent, building strong relationships, and driving positive change within a diverse international setting, this is the perfect next step in your career.

• Work directly with regional leadership to implement best-in-class HR practices and support business strategy across multiple countries in South East Asia.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to continuous training and development programmes designed to help you grow professionally.
• Be part of a knowledgeable and dependable team that values inclusivity, collaboration, and supportive leadership at every level of the organisation.

What you'll do:

As a Human Resources Manager in this regional role based in Singapore, you will play an integral part in shaping the people agenda across South East Asia. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close partnership with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives while managing operational tasks that keep the organisation running smoothly. You will oversee all aspects of HR operations from recruitment through to payroll administration across several countries. Your ability to build strong interpersonal connections will be key as you support managers in developing their teams’ potential. By maintaining robust HR systems and ensuring compliance with local regulations, you will contribute directly to creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Your commitment to continuous improvement will help drive best practices throughout the region.

• Partner with the Managing Director and Leadership Team in South East Asia to ensure alignment between business strategy and human resources initiatives, fostering a collaborative approach to organisational success.
• Oversee daily HR operations for multiple countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong, ensuring smooth processes across all locations.
• Administer and execute comprehensive human resource programmes such as compensation and benefits management, leave administration, disciplinary procedures, dispute resolution, performance management, talent development, recognition schemes, and learning initiatives.
• Lead recruitment efforts by sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified candidates while collaborating with managers to identify required skills and competencies for open positions.
• Coordinate new hire orientation sessions as well as exit interviews to ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences for employees throughout the region.
• Support managers and leadership teams in enhancing working relationships among staff members, building morale, increasing productivity, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Maintain data integrity within HRIS (SuccessFactors), leave systems, payroll systems; participate in audits; coordinate reporting activities; and ensure ongoing accuracy of all HR-related data.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and finance teams to guarantee timely and accurate monthly payroll processing for all relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific employment laws and HR policies by providing guidance on policy interpretation tailored to each location’s legal requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources management to continuously improve processes.

What you bring:

To excel as a Human Resources Manager in this role, you will bring substantial experience gained from managing complex HR functions within multinational organisations. Your background should reflect both depth of knowledge in core HR disciplines—such as talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation & benefits—and breadth of exposure across different cultural contexts. You are known for your empathetic approach when supporting others’ growth journeys while also being meticulous about process accuracy. Your ability to foster teamwork ensures harmonious collaboration even when navigating challenging situations. With your keen attention to detail regarding compliance matters coupled with enthusiasm for learning about new developments in employment law or technology solutions like SuccessFactors/SAP HRIS systems—you are well-equipped to drive continuous improvement initiatives that benefit both employees and the wider business.

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field combined with at least five years’ experience covering the full spectrum of human resource management within an international context.
• Proven ability to balance strategic HR planning with hands-on operational execution while thriving in environments that require adaptability across different time zones.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation through effective communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrated capability in prioritising multiple tasks simultaneously using strong analytical thinking and organisational abilities to deliver results efficiently.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or SAP is highly desirable for maintaining accurate records and streamlining processes.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English language which allows you to communicate clearly across diverse teams situated throughout APAC and Europe.
• Comfortable adapting your working hours when necessary to accommodate colleagues operating in various international time zones.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that respect work-life balance needs while still enabling meaningful contributions across borders. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so that team members can continually expand their skillsets alongside experienced colleagues who value knowledge sharing. Supportive leadership is at the core of its culture—leaders here genuinely care about employee wellbeing as much as they do about achieving business goals. By joining this team, you become part of a network that celebrates diversity of thought while offering stability through dependable processes honed over years of successful operation throughout South East Asia.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise will shape the future of people management across an entire region, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career adventure awaits!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
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