Senior HR Manager, Regional

About the Role:

The Senior HR Manager, Regional will be responsible for leading and driving the HR strategy, initiatives, and operations across multiple countries within the region. This role will act as a strategic HR business partner to the leadership teams, ensuring alignment between business goals and HR practices, while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional leadership to understand business needs and provide HR guidance and solutions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational performance.
• Lead workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning efforts across the region.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for key regional roles in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive talent development initiatives, including leadership development, career pathing, and training programs.
• Identify high-potential talent and work with leaders to create growth plans.
• Provide expert advice and support on complex employee relations issues, ensuring legal compliance and best practices.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
• Promote a performance-driven culture through coaching, feedback, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits teams to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity across the region.
• Support salary reviews, bonus planning, and benefits programs in alignment with corporate policies and regional nuances.
• Ensure HR processes and policies are consistently implemented and compliant with local labor laws.
• Manage HR projects and initiatives such as M&A integrations, organizational changes, and system implementations.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Lead regional employee engagement initiatives and action plans based on survey results.
• Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to support an inclusive workplace.
• Act as a culture ambassador, promoting company values and employee wellbeing programs across the region.

Key Requirements:

• Min. Degree in Any Field
• Min. 15 years of working experience in related field
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR practices across Asia Pacific (or relevant region).
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment preferred.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.

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: #89746