HR DIRECTOR

Job Description : HR DIRECTOR ASIA As the Human Resources Director Asia you will play a central role in shaping the future of HR across the region. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading complex organisational transformations—whether through restructuring or integrating new acquisitions—while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You will craft change management strategies that resonate across cultures and geographies, fostering stakeholder buy-in at every level. As the Human Resources Director Asia, you will play a central role in shaping the future of HR across the region. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading complex organisational transformations—whether through restructuring or integrating new acquisitions—while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. You will craft change management strategies that resonate across cultures and geographies, fostering stakeholder buy-in at every level. By owning HR integration projects, you will harmonise policies and compensation frameworks to create consistency without sacrificing local relevance. Your strategic vision will guide the execution of APAC-wide HR initiatives that align with global objectives yet remain responsive to local market demands. Talent identification and succession planning will be key areas where your nurturing approach builds robust pipelines for future leaders. You’ll analyse compensation trends to keep the organisation competitive in both mature economies like Japan and fast-growing markets such as Vietnam or India. Digitisation efforts will see you implementing advanced HRIS tools for streamlined reporting and actionable insights. Acting as a bridge between regional offices and headquarters, you’ll ensure transparent communication while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth. Success in this role means creating an inclusive environment where people thrive together under supportive leadership. Lead organisational transformation initiatives across APAC including restructuring, mergers, or rapid scaling phases to ensure seamless transitions and minimal business disruption. Design and implement robust change management strategies as well as executive communication plans that drive stakeholder engagement across multiple geographies. Own HR integration projects such as harmonising policies, compensation frameworks, leadership alignment, and cultural integration for evolving business units. Develop and execute the APAC HR strategy aligned with global corporate objectives while maintaining agility to address unique local market requirements. Continue onboarding APAC teams onto global processes ensuring consistent adoption and compliance throughout the region. Identify high-potential talent and create succession planning programmes alongside leadership coaching initiatives to build a strong middle-management layer. Analyse regional compensation trends and lead Total Rewards strategies to maintain competitiveness across diverse economies from established markets to emerging tech hubs. Drive HR digitisation by leveraging HRIS integration tools to streamline reporting processes and enable data-driven decision making while supporting new system implementation. Act as a liaison between APAC offices and Global Headquarters ensuring clear communication, alignment of priorities, and effective collaboration. Partner closely with regional leadership teams including finance, IT, legal, and operations to support business growth objectives. Your proven experience as a Human Resources Director Asia will be evident through your extensive background in senior HR roles within multinational organisations. You bring not only technical expertise but also emotional intelligence—understanding how cultural nuances shape workplace dynamics across India, China, Vietnam, Japan, and beyond. Your ability to influence teams towards collaborative solutions during times of change sets you apart as someone who nurtures trust among colleagues. Action-oriented yet considerate in your approach, you develop plans backed by clear KPIs that drive measurable improvements in organisational effectiveness. Communication is one of your strongest assets; you connect people across borders with clarity while respecting their unique perspectives. High cultural intelligence enables you to navigate complex hierarchies gently but effectively. Your recruitment experience spans both high-volume technical hiring and specialised searches—building dependable talent pipelines even in competitive markets. If you have managed international mobility programmes before or are willing to travel extensively within Asia for work engagements, your adaptability will further enhance your suitability for this role. Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field demonstrating foundational knowledge of HR principles. Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in senior HR roles within multinational organisations overseeing the Asia Pacific region. Engineering Indsutry Knowdlege expeirnce is nice to have Mergers & Aqustions Experience is a must have Proven track record managing HR functions across India, China, Vietnam, Japan with deep understanding of labour laws, compliance requirements, and cultural nuances. Experience influencing teams towards collaborative outcomes during periods of change or integration across regions. Ability to develop action plans supported by KPIs for measurable progress in organisational effectiveness. Exceptional communication skills enabling you to act as a bridge between APAC offices and Global Headquarters. High cultural intelligence allowing you to navigate hierarchical business cultures with sensitivity and empathy. Expertise in high-volume technical hiring as well as niche recruitment across different geographies building robust talent pipelines. Experience with international mobility programmes considered a strong asset for supporting cross-border talent movement.

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