Head of HR APAC

Hansen Filler Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational retail organisation in Singapore is seeking a senior Head of Human Resources for the East Asia Pacific region. This role involves leading the strategic HR agenda, developing regional HR strategies, and acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR leadership experience across APAC markets, a deep understanding of labor laws, and the ability to drive HR transformation. This position offers the opportunity to sustain high-growth in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience across multiple APAC markets.
• Proven track record managing HR strategy in multinational organisations.
• Deep understanding of regional labor laws and HR governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional HR strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning and compliance.
• Drive high-performance culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead HR programs across talent acquisition and leadership development.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on change management initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural leadership

HR transformation

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field

Master’s in HR or related field

Job description

We are partnering with a leading multinational retail organisation to appoint a senior Head of Human Resources for the East Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This role will lead the strategic HR agenda, shaping workforce strategy, culture, and leadership development across multiple markets.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional HR strategies aligned to business objectives, balancing global standards with local market needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, labor law compliance, and talent priorities across 20+ markets.
• Drive high-performance culture, employee engagement, and succession planning initiatives across the region.
• Lead strategic HR programs across talent acquisition, leadership development, and reward frameworks to support growth and transformation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to implement change management initiatives and enable a consistent, people-first approach across diverse markets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience across multiple APAC markets.
• Proven track record managing HR strategy in multinational, matrixed organisations.
• Deep understanding of regional labor laws, workforce dynamics, and HR governance.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and cross-cultural leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive influence.
• Expertise in driving HR transformation and workforce planning in complex environments.

Our client is seeking a senior HR leader to support the organisation in sustaining its high-growth trajectory, acting as a trusted advisor to the business and serving as the most senior HR representative for the region.