Regional HR Business Partner (Retail)

About the job

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established retail multinational with a strong regional footprint. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR professional to join their team as a Regional HR Business Partner.

As a Regional HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across the region. You will operate across both strategic and hands-on levels, partnering with leaders to support business growth, talent development, and organisational effectiveness. The role will support all store and office employees within the region.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with commercial goals and long-term growth plans.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to roll out key people initiatives across regional offices and store networks.
• Lead organisational development efforts and drive change management processes.
• Support the end-to-end talent management cycle, including succession planning and capability development.
• Ensure excellence in recruitment, onboarding, and employee integration processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on workplace health, employee relations, and labour law compliance.
• Plan and implement annual HR initiatives such as goal-setting, engagement surveys, and employee recognition programmes.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, promoting company values and a strong people-first environment.

Key Requirements:

• A recognised degree in any field.
• Proven HR experience in business partnering, talent management, or HR operations, ideally within the retail or consumer sectors.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices in Korea and Singapore; broader Southeast Asia experience is a plus.
• High level of business acumen and analytical ability to turn data into strategic insights.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with practical, day-to-day execution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your updated resume to Gerry Seet (Reg No.: R1985231) at gerry.seet@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com with the job title or quickly fill out the application form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job ID: #90786