Head of Employee Experience, JAPAC

Adobe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a Head of Employee Experience for the Asia Pacific region. This strategic role focuses on shaping the employee experience in diverse markets and partnering with senior leaders to foster a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of HR leadership experience in global organizations, a deep understanding of APAC markets, and a passion for inclusive leadership and talent development. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR / EX leadership experience in global organizations.
• Proven success leading regional teams and partnering with senior executives.
• Deep understanding of APAC markets, cultures, and employment practices.
• Strong business sense and execution capability!
• Ability to influence leaders and peers across the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to APAC business leaders, aligning people strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing EX team across the region.
• Champion Adobe’s culture and values in all people practices.
• Localize and scale global EX programs.
• Monitor regional trends and ensure compliance with local labor laws.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnership

Team leadership

Inclusive leadership

Business acumen

Job description

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a strategic, inclusive, and globally minded leader to serve as our Head of Employee Experience for the Asia Pacific region! This role is pivotal in shaping the employee experience across diverse markets, partnering with senior leaders to drive a high-performance, values-led culture. You’ll lead a regional team across HR Business Partnering, Talent Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Workplace Experience, ensuring Adobe’s people strategies are locally relevant and globally aligned.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Partnership : Serve as a trusted advisor to APAC business leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals.Represent APAC in global EX forums and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Team Leadership : Lead and develop a high-performing EX team across the region, fostering collaboration and capability growth.Build a strong bench of future leaders and ensure succession planning is in place.
• Culture & ValuesChampion Adobe’s culture and values in all people practices, reinforcing inclusion, innovation, and integrity.Sustain and advance a positive organizational culture aligned with Adobe’s mission.
• Program Localization & ExecutionLocalize and scale global EX programs in talent, inclusive leadership, rewards, and workplace experience.Partner with global COEs to ensure regional relevance and impact.
• Market & Regulatory InsightMonitor regional trends, employment practices, and regulatory shifts to inform strategy and mitigate risk.Ensure compliance with local labor laws and Adobe’s code of business ethics.

What you'll need to succeed

• 15+ years of progressive HR / EX leadership experience in global organizations.
• Proven success leading regional teams and partnering with senior executives.
• Deep understanding of APAC markets, cultures, and employment practices.
• Strong business sense and execution capability!
• Inclusive leadership style and passion for talent development.
• Ability to influence leaders and peers across the business in a highly matrixed environment.