About the Role
As a Sr. People Business Partner, you will lead the full spectrum of people initiatives across the APAC region. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders while also driving exceptional employee experiences through high-quality HR operations, employee relations, and people programs.
In this role, you will partner closely with the global People leaders, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to execute people strategies that support a scaling, high-performance organization. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure our employees in APAC are supported, engaged, and set up for success.
Strategic Partnerships & Organizational Support
- Serve as the primary People partner for APAC business leaders, providing strategic counsel on team effectiveness, talent management, and change leadership.
- Lead regional execution of global people programs, ensuring alignment while tailoring approaches to local markets and cultural nuances.
- Diagnose talent and organizational needs, development solutions that improve organizational health, productivity, and engagement.
Employee Relations & People Support
- Act as the point of contact for employee relations matters in APAC, providing guidance on policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
- Lead investigations on workplace concerns and ensure consistent, transparent, and timely resolutions.
- Coach and advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and complex leave scenarios.
- Foster high trust, credibility, and a positive employee experience through proactive communication and support.
HR Operations & Process Excellence
- Oversee the regional execution of HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, compliance, payroll coordination, and data accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes, documentation, policies, and internal communication.
- Ensure HRIS data integrity, compliance with regional employment laws, and adherence to internal standards.
- Partner with Finance on payroll inputs, compensation processes, and headcount reporting.
Talent Management & Leadership Development
- Partner with leaders to drive performance management, career development, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.
- Facilitate leadership coaching and provide guidance on team dynamics and manager effectiveness.
- Support compensation cycles, promotions, and calibration processes, ensuring fairness and data-driven decisions.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast hiring needs and ensure a seamless and inclusive recruiting and onboarding experience.
- Act as a regional liaison between global and local People functions to ensure clarity, alignment, and adoption of People programs.
Culture & Engagement Initiatives
- Champion our mission, values, and culture by driving values-based solutions.
- Support or lead regional culture-building activities, events, and initiatives to foster connection and belonging.
- Analyze employee feedback and engagement data, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Bring external HR insights and market trends to continually elevate the People strategy in APAC.
What You Have
- 8+ years of experience, including a blend of HR Business Partnering and HR Operations / Employee Relations in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting APAC markets with an understanding of regional employment laws, cultural differences, and operational nuances.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence leaders, build trust, and drive strategic initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and time zones.
- Experience managing HR systems, data analytics, and process automation.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution,
- A growth mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and a passion for building high-performing teams and inclusive cultures.
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