Regional HR Manager - APAC & EMEA

Anderson Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate services provider in the UAE seeks an HR Operations Lead to oversee global HR SOP compliance and improve HR operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of HR experience focused on process standardization, ensuring that HR procedures are followed consistently while addressing regional compliance needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience focusing on HR process standardization.
• Experience in EMEA/APAC jurisdictions with labor law understanding.
• Background in auditing HR processes or programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to global HR SOPs and compliance standards.
• Conduct audits to validate compliance and procedural consistency.
• Monitor operational HR metrics like process cycle times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About the Company:

Anderson Global (https://www.andersonglobal-group.com) is an educational based leading provider of corporate services, supporting entrepreneurs and investors across key markets including the UAE (Dubai), India, Singapore, France, Switzerland, the USA, and the Cayman Islands. With over 600 professionals and a strong acquisition track record, we deliver expert corporate services such as bookkeeping, tax and legal solutions tailored to global business needs for SME's . Want to be part of a fast-growing, international team that’s shaping the future of corporate services? Join us!

Role Purpose

To lead the implementation and compliance of global HR SOPs and optimize HR operations across EMEA and APAC. This role ensures consistent application of HR procedures, identifies inefficiencies in regional HR processes, and drives operational improvements to enhance service delivery and regulatory compliance across diverse jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure regional adherence to global HR SOPs and compliance standards
• Build tools, templates, and routines to operationalize SOPs across EMEA and APAC
• Conduct regular audits and spot checks to validate compliance and procedural consistency
• Partner with local HR and Global People Services to map, monitor, and streamline HR workflows
• Analyze inefficiencies in people operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report operational HR metrics such as process cycle times, compliance incidents, and service delivery accuracy
• Support internal controls around hiring, onboarding, payroll inputs, and performance cycles
• Act as regional lead for HR compliance, advising local managers on legal and procedural risks
• Coordinate with legal counsel or internal audit where local employment legislation intersects with global policy
• Ensure readiness for M&A integrations by aligning local practices with global operational standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with a focus on HR process standardization or HR operations
• Experience working across EMEA and/or APAC jurisdictions with understanding of labor law complexity
• Background in implementing and auditing HR processes or programs
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven track record in driving operational improvements and managing change
• Experience in professional services or globally distributed service teams is a plus