Human Resources Director, Shared Services - ASPAC Hubs

Regional Office - ASPAC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt seeks a Human Resources Director, Shared Services for ASPAC hubs to design, establish and lead the regional HR Shared Services function across Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and Gurgoan. You will build a scalable, colleague-centric service delivery model and align with global HR leadership.

You will centralize HR administration, oversee onboarding, payroll, mobility, data governance and reporting, and drive continuous improvement through digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Human Resources with Operations or Shared Services experience.
• 5+ years of leadership across multiple countries or hubs.
• Experience in regional or multinational HR operations.
• Proven ability to design scalable HR processes and governance.
• Experience managing onboarding, payroll, mobility, and offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Establish ASPAC Hubs HR Shared Services aligned with global model and governance.
• Own colleague lifecycle operations including onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and rewards administration with cross-functional partners.
• Lead mobility and immigration coordination across hubs.
• Manage HR helpdesk and case intake with escalation to HRBP/COE as needed.
• Maintain HR data, reporting, controls and compliance across hubs.
• Drive service performance and continuous improvement through tech/AI solutions.
• Build and lead the Shared Services team and partner network.
• Champion Hyatt's Culture of Care and positive employee experiences.

Skills

HR leadership

People Operations

Cross-cultural teamwork

Stakeholder management

HR systems & data

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

Human Resources Director, Shared Services - ASPAC Hubs

The Human Resources Director, Shared Services – ASPAC Hubs is responsible for designing, establishing, and leading Hyatt's HR Shared Services function across the Asia Pacific hub offices, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, and Gurgoan (India). The role serves as a People Operations leader, building a scalable, efficient, and colleague-centric service delivery model that supports business growth while enhancing the employee experience throughout the colleague lifecycle.

As a key member of the ASPAC Human Resources leadership team, this position will lead the initial setup of the regional HR Shared Services organization with SVP HR ASPAC and Global SVP HR, Shared Services, including development of service delivery frameworks based on the HR Evolution (Oracle implementation), governance, processes, service level standards, and operational capabilities. The role will centralize and standardize HR administration and people operations activities across hub offices while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations and company policies.

Working closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Finance, Legal, and business leaders and colleagues, the HRD Shared Services will oversee HR operations, employee data management, onboarding and offboarding, payroll and benefits coordination, mobility administration, compliance support, reporting, and employee service delivery (eg: employee letters, etc.). The role will also drive continuous improvement through process simplification, digital solutions, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, consistency, data quality, and colleague satisfaction.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future ASPAC HR operating model by creating a high-performing shared services organization that delivers operational excellence, enables business agility, and allows HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to focus on strategic talent and organizational priorities. In summary, this role is accountable for establishing and leading the HR Shared Services capability across Hyatt's ASPAC hubs, creating a consistent, efficient, technology-enabled, and service-oriented HR operation that supports colleagues and leaders across the region.

Position Responsibilities

• Establish the initial ASPAC Hubs HR Shared Services aligned with global Shared Service model Design and implement the service delivery model across the six hub locations, including scope, service catalogue, governance, operating procedures, organization design, transition roadmap, service levels and escalation channels, in alignment with ASPAC and Global HR leadership.
• Own colleague lifecycle operations Ensure consistent and timely execution of pre-onboarding, onboarding, employee documentation, employment changes, transfers, promotions and offboarding, including employee letters, records, system access coordination and a positive colleague experience at each touchpoint.
• Oversee payroll, benefits and rewards administration Manage payroll inputs and processing governance, benefits enrollment and administration, approved compensation changes and colleague inquiries; partner with Total Rewards, Finance and vendors to ensure accuracy, timeliness and effective issue resolution.
• Lead mobility and immigration coordination Oversee mobility administration across the hubs, including relocation, tax, visa and work permit coordination, vendor management and employee support, applying approved policies and escalating exceptions to the appropriate Center of Excellence.
• Manage colleague helpdesk and employee case intake Establish a clear point of contact for HR and policy inquiries; provide Level 1 guidance, maintain case documentation and service records, issue standard employment letters, and elevate complex employee relations, policy or compliance matters to HR Business Partners or Centers of Excellence.

(Level 0 – Oracle self-service / Level 1 – People Ops/SSC / Level 2 – HRBP / Level 4 – COE)

• Ensure HR data, reporting, controls and compliance Maintain accurate and secure employee data and records; establish standard reporting and dashboards; monitor compliance with company policies and local requirements; support audits; and serve as guardian of approved HR processes, documentation and controls.
• Drive service performance and continuous improvement through process optimization and technology Define and monitor service levels, quality measures, cycle times and colleague feedback; analyze root causes; simplify and standardize processes; remove duplication; and improve efficiency through technology/AI, consistency and the overall employee experience across hub locations.
• Build and lead the Shared Services team and partner network Develop the capability, accountability and collaboration of hub HR Shared Services colleagues and third-party providers (logistics, shipment, rental, etc.); clarify roles across Shared Services, HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence; manage vendor performance; and foster a culture of care, operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Champion Hyatt's Culture of Care and Colleague Experience Serve as a role model for Hyatt's Culture of Care by ensuring every HR interaction reflects empathy, responsiveness, respect and inclusion. Design and continuously enhance employee-facing HR services that create positive colleague experiences throughout the employee lifecycle. Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to promote colleague engagement, wellbeing, service excellence and a workplace where colleagues feel cared for, supported and empowered to succeed.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant responsibility in HR Operations, People Operations, Shared Services, HR Service Delivery, or Employee Experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams across multiple countries, business units, or service centers.
• Experience leading complex HR operations in a regional or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing scalable HR processes, governance frameworks, and service delivery models.
• Experience managing employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee transactions, mobility support, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Experience partnering with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
• Proven track record leading organizational change, process transformation, or HR technology implementations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience building, transforming, or leading an HR Shared Services or People Operations function.
• Experience with HR system implementations, particularly Oracle HCM or equivalent cloud-based HR platforms.
• Experience establishing service-level agreements (SLAs), service catalogs, shared services governance, and operational metrics.
• Experience working in hospitality, retail, consumer services, travel, or other highly service-oriented industries.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams across Asia Pacific markets.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, payroll providers, mobility providers, and external service partners.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.