APAC HR Strategy & Transformation VP

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a VP for Human Resources to develop and execute HR strategies across the APAC region. This role demands a minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience, strong communication skills, and ideally fluency in Japanese. The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and collaboration while managing day-to-day HR operations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a multicultural environment and influence strategic HR direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Exposure to HR planning, policy implementation, and project management.
• Fluent Japanese language skill is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with APAC business needs.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations ensuring effective execution.
• Act as liaison with Head Office Tokyo and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Collaborative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a VP for Human Resources to develop and execute HR strategies across the APAC region. This role demands a minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience, strong communication skills, and ideally fluency in Japanese. The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and collaboration while managing day-to-day HR operations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a multicultural environment and influence strategic HR direction.