Manager - Governance & Compliance (HR Shared Services)

Position Summary:

To lead governance compliance and labor relations oversight within the APAC HR Shared Services Centre (HRSS) ensuring all HR operations comply with global and local statutory regulatory and data privacy requirements. This role acts as a trusted advisor to Regional HRBPs and HRSS leadership driving adherence to internal controls audit readiness risk management frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives critical to the successful setup and sustainability of the HRSS.

Scope of Role:

Global coverage with focus on APAC & EMEA statutory and labor relations landscape.

Partnership with Regional HRBPs COEs and external advisory bodies.

Oversight of audit activities related to labor and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance Framework Development & Maintenance

1. Design implement and continuously improve a robust governance framework for HR Shared Services including policies and controls for data retention record compliance data privacy and labor relations.
2. Ensure the governance framework aligns with global HR policies local laws and industry best practices promoting a risk-aware culture.
3. Lead governance risk assessments and compliance monitoring to identify gaps and recommend mitigations.

Compliance Management & Statutory Oversight

1. Monitor interpret and communicate changes in global and local statutory regulations affecting HR operations including labor laws IR frameworks and data privacy (GDPR PDPA etc.).
2. Conduct impact analysis for new regulations and coordinate timely updates to HRSS processes and policies.
3. Manage record-keeping and data retention compliance to meet internal and external audit requirements.

Labor Relations & Industrial Relations Advisory

1. Provide expertise and guidance on labor relations issues supporting Regional HRBPs and business leaders with complex employee relations and IR matters.
2. Support the development and maintenance of IR frameworks that comply with country-specific requirements and global standards.
3. Advise on consultant engagements and external labor advisory services as needed.

Audit Risk & Control Management

1. Coordinate internal external and ad-hoc audits focusing on labor relations compliance and governance within HRSS.
2. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and risk-based audits (RBA) facilitating corrective action plans and preventive controls implementation.
3. Maintain audit readiness through continuous monitoring documentation and training.

HRSS Setup & Continuous Improvement

1. Drive governance-related activities during HRSS design and rollout phases including SOP creation control design and compliance integration.
2. Develop dashboards and KPIs for ongoing compliance monitoring and governance reporting.
3. Foster continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance maturity and operational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training

1. Act as a trusted advisor to HRSS leadership Regional HRBPs COEs and Legal/Risk partners on governance and compliance matters.
2. Deliver governance and compliance training programs to HRSS teams and business stakeholders to build awareness and adherence.
3. Facilitate effective communication on governance updates and compliance expectations.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: HRSS Director

Direct Reports:

Indirect Reports (through Direct Reports):

Dotted Line (Matrix) Reports:

Primary Location: Penang Malaysia

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Law Business Administration or related field.

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 7 years experience in HR governance compliance labor relations or risk management roles within Shared Services or global HR environments.

Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws IR frameworks data privacy laws and governance best practices across APAC and EMEA regions.

Proven experience managing audits risk assessments and compliance programs.

Strong analytical skills with ability to translate statutory requirements into operational impacts and controls.

Excellent stakeholder management communication and advisory skills.

Languages:

English at least one additional language (Vietnamese / Japanese / Korean / Filipino / Hindi).

Competencies:

Governance & Compliance Expertise:In-depth knowledge and application of regulatory and internal control frameworks.

Risk Management:Proactively identifies assesses and mitigates governance risks.

Advisory & Influence:Builds credibility and influences diverse stakeholders across regions.

Analytical Thinking:Skilled in impact analysis audit findings interpretation and root cause investigation.

Continuous Improvement:Champions governance maturity and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & SLAs:

1. Compliance audit score: 100% adherence to statutory and internal standards.
2. Timely completion of audit responses and corrective actions: 100% within agreed timelines.
3. Statutory impact assessments completed within 2 weeks of release: 100%.
4. Stakeholder satisfaction score for governance advisory: 4.5 / 5.0.
5. Completion rate for governance and compliance training: 95%.
6. Reduction in compliance incidents year-over-year: measurable decrease

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work