Hr Manager- Apac

HR Talent Acquisition; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the APAC people function from our Sydney HQ in a standalone, hybrid role. You will guide day-to-day HR and strategic initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong.

You will own the employee lifecycle, partner with payroll, oversee training, and manage HR data in BambooHR, ensuring compliance while supporting leadership on workforce planning and talent development.

Qualifications

• Senior or standalone HR experience in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation.
• Balance strategic priorities with hands-on HR tasks.
• Experience recruiting, employee relations, performance reviews, and compliance.
• Proficient with HRIS (BambooHR) and HR reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive with HR project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and strategic guidance across APAC.
• Manage full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, offboarding.
• Coordinate with payroll officer to verify payroll accuracy (no processing).
• Oversee training and inductions; support leadership development where applicable.
• Maintain BambooHR HRIS and ensure compliant data records.
• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce and talent planning.

Skills

HR management

Australian employment law

HRIS BambooHR

stakeholder management

leadership collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

HR Manager - APAC

Location: South Sydney, Sydney (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Full-time (0.6/0.7/0.8)

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on HR Manager to join the Asia Pacific team. This standalone role is based at the company's Sydney headquarters and supports a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce. It is a critical operational role responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle while providing strategic HR input to the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 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 programmes and inductions; 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 regulated 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.

Package Details

160,000

Company Overview

Capability HR is the exclusive recruiter for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.