Head of HR APAC

Private & Confidential; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private & Confidential is seeking a Head of HR, APAC to lead regional people operations across Asia-Pacific from Hong Kong. You will partner with the CEO and executive team to shape organizational design, total rewards, and compliance, driving workforce effectiveness and governance.

The role requires 15+ years of HR leadership, multi-market experience, and fluency in English with Cantonese/Mandarin. A master’s or executive HR certification is preferred, with immediate availability a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience leading regional HR operations across multi-market Asia-Pacific.
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional labor regulations and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Master’s degree or executive HR certification preferred.
• Fluency in English; Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as executive partner to CEO on organizational design and high-level people strategy.
• Define and execute the regional HR framework for efficiency and agility across APAC.
• Lead cross-border integration and organizational change initiatives.
• Oversee regional compensation, benefits, and executive remuneration programs and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with statutory employment standards across APAC locations.
• Oversee HRIS, payroll, benefits, and data analytics for leadership reporting.
• Develop and implement regional leadership development programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic HR

C-suite advisory

Cross-border governance

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or executive HR certification

Job description

Job Title: Head of HR, APAC

Location: Hong Kong

Industry: International B2B Tourism & Hospitality

Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role Overview

The Head of HR, APAC serves as the executive human resources leader overseeing regional people operations, organizational design, total rewards, and compliance across multiple Asia-Pacific locations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position acts as a core strategic partner to executive leadership, driving workforce alignment, employee engagement, and operational governance to support broader commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Partnership & Strategic Workforce Alignment
• Serve as a primary advisor to the CEO and leadership team on organizational structure, executive succession, and high-level people strategy.
• Define and execute the regional human resources framework to ensure operational efficiency, cultural cohesion, and organizational agility.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, restructuring projects, and cross-border integration strategies across regional entities.
• Total Rewards & Executive Compensation
• Oversee regional compensation and benefits (C&B) strategies, executive remuneration packages, and performance-based incentive frameworks.
• Lead annual salary reviews, regional market benchmarking, and performance appraisal workflows.
• Ensure reward strategies remain competitive and aligned with local market dynamics across operating locations.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
• Mitigate organizational, legal, and operational risks by ensuring adherence to statutory employment standards across all operating jurisdictions.
• Establish consistent regional HR policies, operational handbooks, and standards of conduct tailored to local statutory requirements.
• Direct high-level employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and internal workplace investigations.
• HR Operations & Digital Transformation
• Oversee regional HR operational workflows, payroll oversight, and benefits administration across all regional satellite branches.
• Drive continuous improvement of HRIS platforms, operational processes, and reporting data to deliver predictive analytics to executive leadership.
• Develop and implement regional learning, development, and leadership capability programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including substantial experience leading regional HR operations across multi-market Asia-Pacific environments.
• Leadership Capabilities: Proven track record of operating as a trusted advisor to C-suite/CEO levels with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Geographic Scope: In-depth familiarity with multi-jurisdictional labor regulations, employment practices, and compliance standards across Asia-Pacific markets.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline; Master’s degree or executive HR certification preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English alongside regional business languages (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin IS A MUST DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT CONVERSE IN CHINESE LANGUAGE).
• Preferred short-notice or immediately available candidates