Regional HR Operations Manager

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is seeking an experienced HR operations lead in Singapore to strengthen its people operations. Reporting to the Regional HR Director, you will deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant HR services while guiding a team.

You will oversee end-to-end HR operations, payroll, and governance, driving improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced consumer sector environment.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR operations and shared services.
• Solid knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, payroll, HR systems (Workday), and employment regulations.
• Proven people management experience and ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, payroll delivery, and compliance to ensure accuracy and a positive employee experience.
• Lead operational projects and digital initiatives, establish standards, and drive continuous improvement for efficiency and scalability.
• Act as SME to stakeholders, support governance and audit requirements, and ensure HR policies and documentation remain compliant.
• Lead and develop a team, setting clear expectations and fostering service excellence and accountability.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Employee lifecycle

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Our client is a well-established organisation within the consumer sector seeking an experienced HR operations lead to strengthen its people operations capability. Reporting to the Regional HR Director, you will play a key part in supporting the business through the delivery of reliable, efficient, and compliant HR services.

Responsibilities

You will oversee end-to-end HR operations, including employee lifecycle processes, payroll delivery, and compliance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a positive employee experience. It leads operational projects and digital initiatives, establishes standards, and drives continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and scalability.

You will act as a subject matter expert to stakeholders, supports governance and audit requirements, and ensures HR policies, procedures, and documentation remain effective and compliant. You will also lead and develop a team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring 10 to 12 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR operations and shared services. You will bring solid knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, payroll, HR systems (Workday), and employment regulations, along with proven people management experience. The role requires someone who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment, and who demonstrates strong stakeholder management skills, sound judgement, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.