Associate Director, Human Resources (Personal Care)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Human Resources. This role focuses on being a strategic partner in APAC markets, enhancing employee experience, and driving talent attraction initiatives. Candidates should have at least 15 years in HR, with a strong background in engagement and employer branding. The position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing team while executing HR transformation projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Partner with APAC leaders to implement HR strategies.
• Lead employee engagement programs and DE&I initiatives.
• Mentor and develop the Senior Manager, Talent Attraction.

Skills

Employee engagement

Employer branding

Talent attraction

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Associate Director, Human Resources (Personal Care)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate HR Director to join our client’s HR leadership team. This role will serve as a strategic business partner to APAC markets and corporate functions, with a strong focus on employee experience, engagement, and employer branding. You will play a key role in shaping a high‑performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce across the region, while also leading initiatives to attract and retain top talent.

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Partner with APAC leaders and global corporate functions to design and implement HR strategies aligned with business priorities.

Provide counsel on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and leadership development.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Lead the design and execution of employee experience strategies across APAC to strengthen engagement, retention, and culture.

Drive regional employee engagement programs, listening strategies, and action planning in partnership with business leaders.

Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

Oversee regional employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer of choice in APAC.

Partner with the Senior Manager, Talent Attraction, to implement innovative sourcing and attraction strategies.

Ensure a strong candidate and new hire experience aligned with company values.

Leadership & People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing direct report (Senior Manager, Talent Attraction).

Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and country HR teams to deliver best‑in‑class HR practices.

HR Projects & Change Management

Drive HR transformation initiatives, ensuring change is effectively managed and adopted across the region.

Lead cross‑functional HR projects to elevate employee experience and support organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership/business partner capacity in a multinational organization.

Experience working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sector strongly preferred.

Proven track record in employee engagement, employer branding, and talent attraction within a regional role.

Strong understanding of HR best practices, labor markets, and cultural nuances across APAC.

Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at senior leadership levels.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

Collaborative, agile, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.