Regional Head of HR, APAC, Middle East and Africa

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a strategic Vice President of Human Resources to drive transformation across Asia Pacific & Middle East. This high-profile role requires a seasoned HR leader to influence senior stakeholders, foster high-performance cultures, and partner effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in HR leadership within large-scale, global organizations.
• Proven track record in leading transformation and culture change.
• Experience in partnering effectively with manufacturing businesses across APME.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and culture change in the Asia Pacific & Middle East region.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the regional President and leadership teams.
• Partner with global Centres of Expertise to deliver exceptional employee experiences.

Skills

Strategic management

Organisational change

Commercial mindset

People management

Influencing skills

Job description

Frazer Jones is delighted to be retained and exclusively partnering with a global market leader to appoint a strategic and transformative Vice President, Human Resources for Asia Pacific & Middle East (APME). Based in Singapore, this is a critical leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for shaping and driving the people agenda across a highly diverse and dynamic region.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the regional leadership team, this role will play an instrumental part in leading transformation and culture change, driving organisational capability, and enabling business growth through a contemporary and progressive HR operating model. The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to the regional President and leadership teams, while partnering closely with global Centres of Expertise and People Services teams to deliver exceptional employee experiences and business outcomes.

Ideal Profile

This appointment requires a seasoned and commercial HR leader with deep expertise in leading large-scale transformation and organisational change within complex, matrixed, global environments. The ability to operate as a true business partner, combined with a sharp commercial mindset and a passion for building high-performance, purpose-led cultures, will be essential.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience leading HR in blue-chip, best-in-class global organisations known for HR excellence. A strong track record of partnering manufacturing businesses effectively across APME markets is critical, alongside a proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across geographies and cultures.

Exposure to a contemporary HR operating model – with the ability to partner and leverage Centres of Expertise and People Services teams – is highly valued. Prior experience working internationally, particularly outside of APME, will be viewed favourably.

What’s On Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic and forward-thinking HR leader to shape the future of a fast-paced, innovative, and highly respected organisation across some of the world’s most exciting markets.

Compensation: Highly competitive base + Bonus + LTIP

Location: Singapore

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sean Tong at [e-mail]

Referrals

Successful referrals are rewarded – if you know of any exceptional HR leader who may be interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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