HR Manager- APAC

Capability HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Capability HR is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Asia Pacific region on a part-time basis (0.6/0.7/0.8 FTE) from our Sydney headquarters. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, deliver strategic HR input to the leadership team, and support a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong.

The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and strong knowledge of Australian employment law.

Qualifications

• Senior or standalone HR experience in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation.
• Balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational responsibilities.
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, and compliance processes.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms (ideally BambooHR) and producing accurate HR reports.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic mindset.
• Proactive approach with ability to lead HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and strategic guidance to Asia Pacific team.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, ER, performance reviews and offboarding.
• Partner with payroll to ensure payroll accuracy (no processing).
• Oversee internal training programs and inductions; contribute to executive coaching and leadership development as appropriate.
• Maintain BambooHR HRIS and ensure accurate HR data and records.
• Prepare employment contracts and manage HR documentation and compliance.
• Implement engagement and wellbeing initiatives reflecting company values and supporting a high-performance culture.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for regional staff in Australia, NZ, Singapore, KL, and HK.
• Liaise with external HR advisors and regulators as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning and talent management.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Our client, operating in a prestigious industry,is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to join its Asia Pacific team. This standalone, part-time (0.6 / 0.7 / 0.8) role is based at the company's Sydney headquartersand supports a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce.

This is a critical operational role responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle while providing strategic HR input to the leadership team. The role requires someone with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a multicultural environment and is passionate about creating positive workplace experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both day-to-day HR support and strategic guidance to employees and managers across the Asia Pacific region.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Partner closely with a payroll officer to verify payroll accuracy (no processing responsibility)
• Oversee internal training programs and inductions; opportunity to contribute to executive coaching and leadership development if experienced.

Maintain and optimise the HRIS (BambooHR) and ensure accurate and compliant HR data and records.

Prepare employment contracts and manage all relevant documentation and HR compliance.

Implement employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives that reflect the company's values and support a high-performance culture.

Serve as the primary HR contact for regional staff across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong.

Liaise with external HR advisors and regulatory bodies when necessary.

Work collaboratively with the leadership team to contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management efforts.

Candidate Profile

Must have:

Proven HR experience in a senior or standalone role, ideally within a fast-paced and service-oriented environment.

Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation.

Skilled in balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational responsibilities.

Demonstrated experience managing recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, and compliance processes.

Proficient in using HRIS platforms (ideally BambooHR) and producing accurate HR reports.

Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic and solution-focused mindset.

A proactive approach with an ability to manage HR Projects

Nice to have:

Exposure to or experience in aregulated industries.

Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams across the Asia-Pacific region.

Background in leadership development or executive coaching.

Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development, or a related field.

Familiarity with Australian workers compensation legislation.