Manager Human Resources - APAC

Exponential Technology Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponential Technology Group in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Human Resources Manager, APAC to lead HR strategy and hands-on operations across the APAC region. You will partner with regional and business-unit leaders, supervise the APAC HR team, and ensure programs are compliant, consistent, and responsive to local needs.

Responsibilities include employee relations, talent acquisition, polices and compliance, compensation and benefits administration, workforce planning, and regional program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive HR experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience as a senior HR Business Partner or working HR Manager supporting multiple countries or business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the APAC HR team, coaching and guidance while ensuring quality service delivery.
• Manage complex employee relations, investigations, and performance matters.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce needs and recruitment strategy, including senior-level roles.
• Manage employment visas and immigration processes across the region.
• Provide senior HR consultation to leaders, aligning HR practices with policies and objectives.
• Build partnerships with leaders to support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the people-related aspects of organizational change, including adoption of new systems and processes.
• Utilize HR data to identify trends and support decision-making across regions.
• Partner with VP Human Resources on major initiatives and post-acquisition HR integration.
• Travel 10-15% and maintain time zone flexibility for global HR meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Independent work

Multi-country employment laws

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR certifications desirable

HR software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

10+ years progressive HR experience

Senior HRBP or HR Manager across regions

Tools

Microsoft Office

UKG (HRIS)

Job description

The Human Resources Manager, APAC provides strategic and hands-on HR leadership across the company’s APAC operations. The role partners with regional and business-unit leaders, leads the regional HR team, and ensures HR programs and practices are compliant, consistent, and responsive to local business and employee needs.

The position has responsibility for employee relations, talent acquisition, employment policies and compliance, compensation and benefits administration, workforce planning, and other regional HR programs. The HR Manager provides guidance and counsel to leaders on people-related matters and partners with the Vice President, Human Resources on enterprise HR initiatives, organizational change, and regional implementation of global programs.

Accountabilities

• Lead and develop the APAC HR team, building capability and establishing consistent, effective HR practices across the region. Provide hands‑on coaching and guidance through active involvement in employee matters, problem‑solving and real-time feedback while maintaining accountability for the quality, consistency and outcomes of HR service delivery.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management and other escalated employee issues.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce needs and recruitment strategy, with hands‑on involvement in key, senior‑level, or hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Manage employment visas and immigration‑related processes across the region.
• Provide senior‑level HR consultation and guidance to business leaders, ensuring employee matters and HR practices are handled ethically, consistently, and fairly and in alignment with company policies, business objectives, and applicable employment requirements.
• Build effective partnerships with business leaders by understanding business and organizational priorities and recommending HR solutions that support workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the people‑related aspects of organizational change across the region, including stakeholder alignment, communication, manager support, workforce‑impact assessment, and adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Utilize HR systems, workforce data and other resources to identify trends, support decision‑making and develop practical solutions to business and workforce needs.
• Partner with the Vice President, Human Resources on key initiatives, projects, acquisition due diligence and post‑acquisition HR integration, as needed.
• Travel 10-15% of the time and maintain time zone flexibility for global HR meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required, including experience as a senior HR Business Partner or working HR Manager supporting multiple countries or business units. Experience in sales, distribution, or engineering organizations is preferred.

Skills & Certifications

• Ability to prioritize strategic and operational demands; ability to switch between execution and leadership modes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound professional judgment, appropriately assess and elevate risk and manage competing priorities across multiple countries and business units.
• Strong knowledge of multi-country employment laws.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are required to provide data and reports for government compliance, management information, continuous improvement recommendations, and other needs as determined by the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with leadership.
• A recognized HR professional qualification or certification, i.e. AHRI, CIPD, SHRM‑SCP, or comparable regional credential is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, UKG, and other HR tools.

Applicant must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered.