Regional Head of Human Resources

Position Overview

We invite applications for the role of Regional Head of Human Resources, based in Singapore, within a well-established international organization renowned across Asia-Pacific and other global markets. This company prides itself on operational excellence and a strong customer orientation and is currently undergoing dynamic growth and organizational transformation.

As the Regional HR Head, you will play a pivotal role in directing the human capital strategy, enhancing organizational capabilities, and positively influencing business outcomes in multiple countries. Collaboration with the executive leadership team will be key, focusing on promoting a high-performance culture, developing leadership skills, and nurturing talent to support ongoing expansion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a regional HR strategy that aligns with business goals throughout Asia-Pacific.
• Work closely with senior business leaders to deliver strategic HR advice that enhances organizational performance.
• Lead initiatives in organizational development, cultural change, leadership enhancement, and change management programs.
• Manage all aspects of talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, performance evaluation, and employee engagement.
• Build and maintain robust partnerships with country leaders and stakeholders, balancing regional uniformity with local requirements.
• Utilize HR metrics, workforce analytics, and business data to facilitate informed decisions and continual improvements.
• Promote a culture of high performance, agility, and customer focus across diverse and dispersed operations.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are commercially and operationally effective and aligned with the organization’s strategic direction.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive proven experience in Singapore overseeing HR functions across multiple Asia-Pacific countries.
• Strong background in industries characterized by multiple sites and customer focus such as aviation, hospitality, retail, travel retail, logistics, supply chain, FMCG, or analogous large-scale regional operations.
• Successful track record of partnering with senior stakeholders across culturally diverse markets.
• Experienced in steering organizational development, cultural transformation, and large-scale change within complex enterprises.
• Highly commercial with excellent analytical skills and the ability to leverage data to influence business outcomes confidently.
• Comprehensive expertise in HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence capabilities, with a history of building executive-level credibility.
• Familiarity with the Singapore commercial landscape and regional organizational operations.
• Resilient, adaptable, and pragmatic leadership style capable of thriving in fast-paced, operationally demanding contexts.

Additional Information

This role offers much more than HR leadership; it provides a chance to shape the future trajectory of a respected international company. The selected candidate will collaborate directly with the executive leadership team to enhance organizational capabilities, develop culture, and cultivate a future-ready workforce across Asia-Pacific.

Your impact will be significant, delivering business results through people and managing complexity effectively in commercially oriented environments.

Confidentiality Notice: All applications and inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality and discretion. Contact details for confidential discussions have been provided privately. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for further consideration.