Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team, supporting the APAC region with a strong emphasis on HR operations and business partnering. This role is ideal for a HR professional who excels at managing core operational HR processes while partnering with business leaders to deliver effective people strategies. The successful candidate will ensure seamless execution of day-to-day HR operations and contribute to strategic HR initiatives such as employee development, performance management, organizational development, and building a strong, inclusive team culture across the region. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role that requires strong operational rigor, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, culturally diverse setting. The role reports to and supports the APAC HR Leader.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and able to balance multiple priorities across a geographically and culturally diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations
- Manage and oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure smooth and compliant HR service delivery across the APAC region.
- Administer and execute HR processes including compensation and benefits, leave and absence management, disciplinary actions, disputes and investigations, learning and development logistics, and employee records and documentation.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating recruitment activities in partnership with hiring managers.
- Coordinate onboarding for new hires in APAC, including documentation, work permits, cross-functional coordination (IT, Finance, Global Payroll), and background checks.
- Conduct and support new hire orientation and offboarding activities, including induction planning and exit interviews.
- Support HR audits and reporting to ensure compliance and timely data submission.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR benefits, policy, and process inquiries.
- Partner with Payroll and Finance to support accurate and timely monthly payroll execution, aligned with employment terms and statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies across APAC; provide guidance in line with local regulations.
- Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, best practices, and emerging technologies related to HR, applying relevant insights to HR practices.
- Participate in HR projects and compliance-related activities as required.
HR Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted HR advisor to people managers, supporting organizational effectiveness, morale, and productivity.
- Collaborate with managers to understand business needs and align HR strategies accordingly.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, development programs, wellbeing strategies, and culture-building activities.
- Support and guide performance management cycles, including goal-setting, feedback, and review discussions.
- Identify talent development needs with business leaders and help implement learning and growth opportunities.
- Provide support to managers on employee relations, team dynamics, and conflict resolution.
- Drive key people initiatives aligned with regional and global HR strategies, ensuring consistent implementation.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field with 5–8 years of experience in HR management and business partnering in an international environment.
- Ability to manage strategic HR tasks and operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Initiative, adaptability, drive, and results orientation; tact and sound business judgment; discretion with sensitive information.
- Proficient in MS Office, Visio, and digitally savvy. Familiarity with UKG HRIS preferred.
- Effective written and spoken English communication skills.
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones (APAC, US, Europe) with flexibility for global collaboration.
- Willingness to travel minimally, as required.
Additional Information
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Human Resources
- Industries: Human Resources Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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