Manager – HR Projects, Strategy, People Analytics

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

Job summary

KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager - HR Projects (PMO), Strategy and People Analytics to drive regional HR priorities for Asia MEA. You will partner with Global HR, HRBPs and CoE to accelerate transformation, deliver dashboards, analytics and executive communications.

This role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement and data storytelling capabilities. The position is based in Singapore with a focus on Asia MEA strategy, governance and regional execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, IT, AI or related field.
• 3–5+ years in HR Consulting, Workforce Analytics, Business Operations, HR Strategy or PMO.
• Strong with tools, applications and systems.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency with collaborative tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR meetings, governance forums and regional HR initiatives.
• Prepare Town Hall presentations, talking points, and leadership communications.
• Lead HR projects and transformation initiatives including surveys and culture programs.
• Develop and monitor governance structures, dashboards and executive reports.
• Consolidate regional inputs for global initiatives and reporting requirements.

Skills

HR Analytics

Project Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Data Storytelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Executive Comms

Education

Data Analytics / Engineering / IT / AI

Tools

Tableau

Job description

The Manager - HR Projects (PMO), Strategy and People Analytics, serves as an extended execution arm to the Head of HR Asia MEA. This role combines HR project management, people analytics, communications, governance and executive support responsibilities to ensure the successful execution of regional HR priorities and transformation initiatives.

As the central coordination point for Asia MEA HR, the incumbent will work closely with Global HR, HR Business Partners, HR Center of Excellence , and business stakeholders to drive execution excellence.

Your Mission

Strategic Planning

• Act as extended execution arm of the Head of HR Asia MEA, driving execution of strategic HR priorities.
• Coordinate HR meetings, governance forums, and regional HR initiatives.
• Prepare Town Hall presentations, talking points, and leadership communications.
• Manage action tracking, follow-ups, and stakeholder coordination across the region.

HR Project Management (PMO)

• Lead, coordinate and execute regional HR projects and transformation initiatives such as Employee Engagement Surveys and Workshops, Culture Recognition Programs and change management initiatives
• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures, and executive dashboards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive accountability for key deliverables.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain regional HR dashboards and scorecards, in partnership with HR Center of Excellence.
• Produce monthly people analytics reports and workforce insights for leadership.
• Analyze trends in headcount, turnover, hiring, engagement, talent, and organizational effectiveness.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for decision-making.

Talent & Succession Management

• Coordinate regional talent review and succession planning processes.
• Prepare talent insights, succession dashboards, and leadership reports.
• Support calibration sessions and follow-up development actions.

Executive Communications

• Lead development of Asia MEA HR and Regional/Global Town Hall presentations and communication materials.
• Develop executive-level communications aligned to business and people priorities, in partnership with the business and Global HR.
• Strong analytical and data story telling

Regional HR Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact between Asia MEA HR and Global HR.
• Consolidate regional inputs for global initiatives, reporting requirements and HR programs
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between global and regional stakeholders
• Agenda master for both online and physical Regional HR Leaders meeting, responsible for developing the agenda and driving the meetings with the AMEA Regional HR Leaders

Your Talents

• Bachelor's or Master's degree inData Analytics, Engineering, IT, AI or any other related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in HR Consulting, Workforce Analytics, Business Operations, HR Strategy or Project Management
• Strong with tools, application and systems
• Advanced Excel, Power Point and other co-working tools and applications

Strategic & Business Acumen

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong commercial and organizational awareness

Project & Program Management

• Project planning and execution
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Change management and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Structured with attention to details

HR Analytics & Data Storytelling

• Advanced analytical and reporting skills
• Experience with workforce metrics, dashboards, and HR reporting
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Tableu experience is an advantage

Tools & Systems

• Savvy with tools, systems and applications
• Advance Excel and Power Point skills
• Advance user of various AI tools

Communication & Facilitation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong executive presentation and storytelling capabilities
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Strong meeting facilitation skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across cultures and geographies
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing confidential information