Senior Head of Human Resources

Lewis Personnel Management; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an experienced Senior Head of Human Resources to lead the regional HR function for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The role serves as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership, overseeing Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Employee Relations.

You will lead a team of four HR professionals, drive organizational development and change initiatives,

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience with regional leadership.
• Experience partnering with VP- and C-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading multiple HR functions across countries.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing a regional HR shared services model.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels regionally.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience driving organizational development and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify talent needs across markets.
• Drive organizational transformation and change management initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior executives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition.
• Design leadership development and succession planning programs.
• Drive OD and talent management across multiple markets.
• Foster continuous learning and employee development.
• Build positive employee relations across the organization.
• Develop employee engagement and internal communications strategies.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Employee engagement

Talent management

Performance management

Employee relations

Organizational development

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Head of Human Resources to lead the regional HR function and align HR strategies with overall business objectives across the Philippines, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The role will serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership while overseeing the full HR function across the employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and Employee Relations. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, driving organizational development, talent management, employee engagement, performance and discipline management, and compliance with applicable local labor laws and regulations. The Senior Head of HR will lead and manage a team of 4 HR professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with business objectives and local market requirements.

• Partner with senior leadership to identify talent needs, workforce requirements, and organizational gaps.

• Drive organizational transformation and change management initiatives.

• Provide strategic HR guidance and recommendations to senior executives.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition processes.

• Design and implement leadership development and succession planning programs.

• Drive organizational development and talent management initiatives across multiple markets.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and employee development.

• Build and maintain positive employee relations across all levels of the organization.

• Develop employee engagement programs and internal communication strategies.

About you

• At least 15 years of progressive HR experience with significant exposure to strategic HR leadership.

• Strong experience partnering with senior executives, including VP- and C-level stakeholders.

• Proven experience managing and leading multiple HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and Talent Management.

• Strong experience in organizational development and talent management across multiple countries or markets.

• Proven experience handling employee discipline and performance management.

• Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Proven experience managing or leading a regional HR shared services model.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels in a regional environment.