APAC HR Director (Pharmaceutical)

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking an HR Director to oversee strategic HR initiatives throughout the APAC region. This role requires strong experience in employee engagement and in-depth operational HR knowledge, particularly in China. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and a proven track record in a multicultural environment, ensuring compliance with local regulations while fostering a cohesive company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong exposure to employee engagement programs across APAC.
• Hands-on operational HR experience in China.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR initiatives across the APAC region.
• Design and scale employee engagement frameworks.
• Oversee HR operations in China, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Employee engagement program development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned HR Director to lead strategic HR initiatives across the APAC region, with a strong emphasis on employee engagement and deep operational experience in China HR practices. This role will partner closely with regional business leaders to foster a high-performance culture, drive cross-border HR strategies, and ensure compliance with local labor regulations.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement regional HR strategies aligned with APAC HR and business objectives.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to regional leadership on people-related matters.

Employee Engagement

• Design, lead, and scale employee engagement frameworks across diverse APAC markets.

• Analyze engagement data and translate insights into action plans.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

China HR Operations

• Oversee HR operations in China, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, social insurance, and taxation policies. Act as a key liaison with legal and external regulatory bodies in China.

• Coach and support local team on matters relating to talent acquisition, workforce planning, and performance management tailored to the China market.

Regional Talent & Culture Development

• Lead initiatives on leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential employee programs.

• Promote a unified company culture while respecting local nuances across countries.

Policy & Compliance

• Standardize HR policies across the region while accommodating local regulatory differences.

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and employee relations matters in collaboration with country HR teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;

• Related industry experience is strongly preferred

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including:

• Strong exposure to employee engagement programs across APAC

• Hands-on operational HR experience in China

• Proven ability to work in a matrix, fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Change leadership and business transformation experience.

• Strong knowledge of regional labor laws and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in English; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred due to China responsibilities.

• Singaporeans only.