Director, People & Culture, APAC

Manila - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

The Director Business Partnering APAC is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic and operational excellence across the Asia-Pacific region. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders aligning business objectives with people and operational strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution with the agility to navigate the diverse cultural regulatory and market dynamics across APAC countries.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering

Collaborate with leadership teams across APAC to shape and execute regional/local strategies aligned with global business goals.
Provide thought leadership on organizational design workforce planning and change management.
Serve as a strategic advisor on regional and local trends risks and opportunities.

Operational Excellence

Translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives tailored to country-specific needs.
Ensure effective implementation of programs and policies across multiple functions and geographies.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with HR Finance Legal and other corporate functions to ensure cohesive support for business units.
Lead or support regional projects including M&A integration talent development and transformation initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with regional/country leaders and functional heads to understand business challenges and co-create solutions.
Serve as a cultural ambassador promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across markets.

Risk & Compliance

Ensure adherence to local labor laws corporate policies and ethical standards.
Proactively identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
10 years of progressive experience in business partnering HR or strategy roles
Has a strong generalist background that has in depth understanding of the end to end HR functions
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives in a matrixed multicultural environment.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working across multiple APAC countries or global stakeholder management

Preferred Attributes:

High cultural intelligence and sensitivity to regional nuances.
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments.
Results-oriented with a hands-on approach to execution.
Passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams.

Required Experience:

Director