assistant director, human resources

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,800 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a seasoned HR Director to lead strategic HR initiatives across the APAC region. The role emphasizes employee engagement and requires deep operational experience in HR practices in China. Responsibilities include developing regional HR strategies, overseeing compliance with local laws, and promoting a unified company culture while respecting local nuances. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of HR leadership experience and is fluent in English with Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong exposure to employee engagement programs across APAC.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on operational HR experience in China

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Change leadership experience

Knowledge of HR best practices

Education

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

Job description

What requirements you'll need to be eligible

• 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.

What you'll be doing on the job

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 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.

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