Manager, Organization Development & Project Management, Human Resources, APAC

Scotiabank Global Site; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Manager for Organization Development and Project Management in APAC. The ideal candidate will focus on enhancing HR initiatives, employee engagement, and leadership development while ensuring compliance with policies. With over 10 years in HR, expertise in project management, and strong communication skills, this role is pivotal for driving HR strategies across the region. This position is based in Singapore, emphasizing an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and collaboration.
• Ability to think strategically with strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR projects to align with the bank's strategy.
• Enhance HR initiatives and operations across the APAC region.
• Manage recruitment processes and coordinate talent acquisition.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Strategic relationship building

Education

Minimum 10 years in Human Resources

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

Purpose

Contributes to the overall success of Human Resources in the APAC region ensuring that specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Manager – Organization Development and Project Management, Human Resources APAC will work closely with the Director – Human Resources Asia Pacific for conceptualization, design and effective implementation of HR projects to meet the bank's strategy. The areas of coverage include leadership development, employee development and engagement, performance management and other change management processes and initiatives.

The Manager will work closely with APAC leaders, country/functional HR leads, and the respective Global/Regional HR COE to proactively identify medium‑to‑long‑term enhancements to HR initiatives, operations and services through streamlining, up‑skilling, change or new product developments.

Accountabilities

• Champions a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understands how the bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s values and Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles while ensuring adequate adherence to day‑to‑day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high‑performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Organisation Design and Engagement Initiatives (50%)

• Supports the Regional HR Director Asia Pacific in initiating medium- to long‑term enhancements of HR initiatives, operations and services through up‑skilling, change or new product developments.
• Champions and delivers on employee engagement, talent development, leadership development and learning strategies in support of the region’s culture, leadership & employee development approach and the business objectives.
• Conducts communication and engagement workshops to management and staff on new initiatives rolled out in the APAC region.
• Supports the implementation of global HR programs e.g. Employee Listening Survey (ScotiaPulse), Talent Management Programs, Mentoring Program, Recognition Program (Applause Best of the Best) etc.
• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and best practices in learning and HR best practices.

Talent Acquisition Coordination (30%)

• Supports the Talent Acquisition team to facilitate a smooth hiring process by managing a mid‑high volume of interview scheduling across hiring managers, interviewers and candidates with minimal scheduling conflicts. Includes usage and maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS – SAP SuccessFactors).
• Maintains the end‑to‑end process of recruitment including headcount approvals, internal processes and trackers for job requisitions.

Learning & Leadership Development Programs / Talent Management (15%)

• Works with Global/Regional HR to roll out training and development projects for the region by identifying learning and performance gaps and providing tailored solutions to further the strategic goals of the region.
• Partners with Global/Regional GBM Learning Team to deliver iLead training programs for APAC people managers and employees.
• Facilitates Global‑led Executive Leadership Development Programs roll‑out for APAC participants.
• Oversees the bank‑wide talent and succession management process for GBM and Corporate Functions for the region. Prepares and collates talent information/presentation decks for management reviews in accordance with global standards and policies. Drives APAC talent review and succession plan discussions. Tracks development of high potentials in the bank.
• Supports business leaders and employees with processes and tools for effective development and career planning leveraging global processes and tools.

APAC Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) (10%)

• Provides support for the APAC Inclusion Council, works with APAC Co‑Heads / DEI Chairs to put together APAC DEI programs and initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Sets metrics to monitor ROI in alignment with the GBM DEI plans.

Education / Experience / Other Information

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in Human Resources (preferably a combination of change management, learning & development with HR generalist experience in a multinational corporate environment).
• Strong project management and effective execution skills to ensure successful delivery and implementation of various HR programs.
• Strong team focus and collaboration to work closely with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to articulate ideas, initiatives and impact through verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic relationship skills to establish and maintain collaborative networks of strategic contacts both internally and externally.
• Committed focus to implement programs on time within resource parameters and meet expectations.
• Cross‑cultural sensitivities to show flexibility and openness to differing ideas and perspectives, adapt to cultural differences and effectively interact with others of different backgrounds and styles.
• Strong proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Ability to think strategically with strong influencing skills at management level.
• Strong facilitation skills including large‑group facilitations across functions.

Location(s)

Singapore

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL interpreter, or assistive technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know.

Required Experience: Manager