Regional HR Manager

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Manufacturing Firm is seeking a Regional HR Manager to lead the people agenda across China, Malaysia, India and Vietnam. The role reports to the CHRO and combines strategic HR partnering with hands-on local operations to align with global processes.

You will guide HR teams regionally, ensure governance, and drive HR initiatives while partnering with Country Management and Centers of Excellence to sustain strong employee relations and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Regional HR leader across multiple countries with strong generalist HR skills.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders and manage HR operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to implement people solutions aligned with global processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support HR Managers across the APAC region.
• Drive the implementation of global HR policies, processes and initiatives across the region.
• Act as the HR Manager for the local market, providing guidance on employee relations, employment matters and people processes.
• Partner with country management and Global HR partners to ensure HR governance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development and engagement.

Skills

Strong generalist HR background

Lead and develop HR professionals

Stakeholder management

Translate business requirements

Strategic and hands-on HR

Local employment practices

Communication and collaboration

Multinational coordination

Integrity and discretion

Fluent English

Job description

Regional HR Manager, APAC (Global Manufacturing Firm)

Our client is looking for an experiencedRegional HR Managerto lead the people agenda acrossChina, Malaysia, India and Vietnam.

Reporting directly to theCHRO, this is a hands‑on regional leadership role combining strategic HR partnering with responsibility for local HR operations. You will lead and support HR teams across the region while ensuring alignment with global people processes, governance and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support HR Managers across the APAC region
• Drive the implementation of global HR policies, processes and initiatives across the region
• Act as the HR Manager for the local market, providing guidance on employee relations, employment matters and people processes
• Partner closely with country management, Global HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence
• Oversee key employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development and employee engagement
• Support organisational change and ensure consistent HR practices across multiple countries
• Monitor key people priorities, employee relations matters and HR risks across the region
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, internal policies and HR governance requirements
• Oversee HR systems, reporting, payroll, benefits and employment documentation within the relevant markets
• Promote effective employee communication, engagement and a positive employee experience across the region

Key Requirements

• Strong generalist HR background with solid experience across employee relations, performance management, organisational change and HR operations
• Proven experience leading and developing HR professionals across multiple countries
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical people solutions
• Comfortable operating across both strategic and hands‑on HR responsibilities
• Strong understanding of local employment practices and HR governance
• Excellent communication, influencing and collaboration skills
• Structured, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities across different markets
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee and business matters
• Fluent English and comfortable working within an international environment

Role based in Johor Bahru.