Regional Human Resources Expert (APAC)

Platform&Co Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to lead HR operations across the APAC region. This strategic role involves mentoring HR leaders, overseeing regional initiatives, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of HR experience, strong knowledge in organizational development, and is bilingual in English, with Japanese as a plus. This position is open only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, with regional or multi-country exposure.
• Proven experience leading HR teams across multiple countries or subsidiaries.
• Strong knowledge of organizational and talent development, performance management, and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor HR heads in APAC subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with regional and global HR strategies.
• Drive HR digital transformation and leverage analytics for workforce planning and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and ethical standards across all APAC subsidiaries.

Skills

HR team leadership

Intercultural communication

Organizational development

HR operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR Management, Business Administration, or International Business

IHRP certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

About the Role

Our client, a Japanese leading multinational company, is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to lead and coordinate HR operations across the APAC region. This strategic role focuses on guiding and supporting HR leaders in each subsidiary, setting regional HR strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

As a trusted advisor to regional and local business leaders, you will foster a culture of innovation, engagement, and high performance across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor HR heads in APAC subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with regional and global HR strategies.
• Oversee regional HR initiatives and facilitate best practice sharing among local teams.
• Support HR heads in managing employee relations and navigating local labor laws.
• Serve as the main HR contact for regional leadership and local HR heads.
• Drive HR digital transformation and leverage analytics for workforce planning and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and ethical standards across all APAC subsidiaries.
• Oversee performance management, total rewards, and talent development initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, DEI, and a unified organizational culture.
• Lead regional change management and organizational development programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or International Business.
• IHRP certification is an advantage.
• Bilingual proficiency in English; Japanese is a plus.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, with regional or multi-country exposure.
• Proven experience leading HR teams across multiple countries or subsidiaries.
• Strong knowledge of organizational and talent development, performance management, and HR operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and intercultural skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and analytics.
• Willingness to travel within the APAC region as required.

Application Note: This position is open only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

To apply, please send your latest resume, in word format outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to [e-mail]. We look forward hearing from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

EA Personnel Name: Ong Irene

EA Personnel Registration Number: R1980370

EA License no.: 21C0783