Regional HR Manager, APAC (EUR MNC, Manufacturing)

Peoplebank Hong Kong Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank Hong Kong Limited is seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager to support APAC operations from Singapore. You will partner with regional management to drive HR initiatives, manage workforce planning, and lead talent management and employee relations across multiple countries.

You will oversee regional HR operations, onboarding, payroll coordination, and ensure compliance with local laws, while collaborating with global HR teams to implement regional policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• IHRP certification (IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing, electronics, and engineering industry preferred.
• Regional HR exposure across Southeast Asia or APAC is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional management to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide HR advice on workforce planning, organizational structure, and people-related matters.
• Support organizational changes and business growth across the region.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to implement regional HR policies and initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment activities and workforce planning across the region.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and attract suitable candidates.
• Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Support employee training and development initiatives.
• Handle employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary issues.
• Advise managers on performance concerns and employee-related matters.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and workplace initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and HR policies.
• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions across regional offices.
• Oversee onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and HR administration.
• Ensure consistent HR practices while addressing country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with relevant teams.
• Support regional HR projects and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Multinational environment

Education

Degree in HR / Business Admin / related field

IHRP Certification (IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP) preferred

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and hands‑on Regional HR Manager to support business operations across the APAC region, based in Singapore. This role will work closely with regional management and business leaders to drive HR initiatives, support organizational growth, and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnering

• Partner with regional management to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide HR advice on workforce planning, organizational structure, and people-related matters.
• Support organizational changes and business growth across the region.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to implement regional HR policies and initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Oversee recruitment activities and workforce planning across the region.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and attract suitable candidates.
• Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Support employee training and development initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle employee relations matters, grievances, and disciplinary issues.
• Advise managers on performance concerns and employee-related matters.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and workplace initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and HR policies.

Regional HR Operations

• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions across regional offices.
• Oversee onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and HR administration.
• Ensure consistent HR practices while addressing country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with relevant teams.
• Support regional HR projects and continuous process improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• IHRP certification (IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing, electronics, and engineering industry preferred.
• Regional HR exposure across Southeast Asia or APAC is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.
• Good stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on, adaptable, and able to work independently in a multinational environment.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.