VP HR ASEAN and Talent Partner APAC

ADECCO GROUP APAC, PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Singapore is looking for a Head of HR for the ASEAN Cluster. This role involves driving HR transformation, leading country HRBP teams, and supporting talent initiatives across 11 countries. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience and a Master's degree in a related field, along with excellent communication skills. The position requires a proactive individual who can spot trends and drive process streamlining for effective HR practices.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of HR experience in leadership roles.
• Experience in large country or regional HR.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with country leaders on HR initiatives.
• Streamline talent management processes.
• Guide operational HR team and nurture talent.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Leadership Development

Talent Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in HRM or related field

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Regional Head of HR of Asia Pacific, the Head of HR for the ASEAN Cluster will act as the primary go-to person for the Adecco ASEAN business leader, his/her leadership team and offer thought leadership and partnering on all strategic and operational HR topics. The incumbent will drive the HR transformation agenda in the countries where she/he will be responsible. The person in this role will lead the initiatives to streamline processes and offer best-in-class HR services and talent advisory that will directly and indirectly boost the sustainable growth and profitability of business in the chosen countries.

The incumbent will lead the country HRBP teams in translating the global people agenda into actionable priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the unique context and needs of each country. Working with the country leadership teams, the incumbent will equip each of the country leaders to generate greater value and delight to our customers. In addition to the above the incumbent will also oversee all Talent initiatives across the region covering 11 countries within the APAC region.

The incumbent will support the ‘colleague journey’ (get, keep, grow, enable, inspire) and act as the link to bridge meaningful needs of our people and business deliverables. Gathering and using relevant data to come up with objective decision-making related to business transformation, compensation, organizational structures, retention, promotions, and other actives, are key aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

• Be an active thought partner to the Country Leaders on all strategic HR initiatives, such as Strategic Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Critical Roles Succession Management, Structured Capability Building, Productivity Planning, People budget etc.
• Organise the flow and cadence for streamlining and maturing our end-to-end talent practices within the region, with specific attention to Talent Planning, Succession, Leadership Development, Performance Management and Employee Wellbeing initiatives.
• Guide and develop the operational HR team in respective countries and identify and nurture talents from the cluster for further possibilities.
• Diagnose leadership and cultural gaps and address development needs, creating short and long-term plans fo leadership and organizational development.
• Challenge organizational set-up looking into the short term and long-term needs of the businesses and support in creating an Organizational Model that is purposed to win in the respective territories.
• Ensure communication and management of Global HR processes creating appropriate standards in people management practices.
• Be an active proponent to augment HR Transformation in the cluster working closely with the global and local HR teams to deploy the transformation agenda (e.g. Setting up of the Shared Services, Fit for Future upskilling and reskilling, deployment of TAG U and Brand Specific capability programs, Pay for Performance practices etc)
• Partner with the Regional Head of HR and HR leadership team in the region to streamline and provide consultancy service on all HR practices to the APAC senior leadership and ASEAN Country Leadership Teams.
• Participate in an active and engaged APAC HR community representing the ASEAN cluster to enable the effective and pragmatic implementation of progressive HR initiatives in the country cluster.
• Consult and influence senior management on key organizational transformation and management concerns.
• Represent TAG as a thought leader within the HR communities in the responsible countries.

Pre-requisites

• At least 12-15 years of experience in Human Resource Management ideally having served in large country or regional HR leadership roles.
• Master’s Degree in HRM or related field
• Excellent command of English, with both written & oral communication skills.
• Previous experience in a client advisory role is desirable.
• Previous experience in leading a CoE like talent or learning within a country or a region is a must.
• Proven track-record of managing medium to large-scale HR transformation.
• Managed a small-medium sized team of HR professionals.
• Driven and pro-active with a hands-on mentality and a positive attitude.
• Ability to spot trends/patterns using data to augment simplification and process streamlining activities.
• Strong listening and communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work and focus on high-priority tasks.

Education

• Master’s Degree in HRM/Psychology or Human Behavior related studies