Regional Talent Program Manager

Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. is Rakuten's Asia Regional headquarters, located in Singapore. Rakuten is a global leader in internet services committed to innovation and entrepreneurship across e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications. As a Regional Talent Manager for APAC, you will design, develop, and implement strategic talent management initiatives across diverse business units in the APAC region, with an emphasis on performance management and employee engagement . You will ensure the seamless deployment of global programs and foster a culture of talent development, growth, and engagement within Rakuten. You will work closely with Global, Regional, and Local HR teams as part of the Global Talent Management and Inclusion (GTMI) team. Responsibilities Program Deployment : Lead the regional deployment, adoption, and communication of global talent management programs and initiatives, including performance management, individual development planning, onboarding, career planning, and succession planning within Workday. Strategic Partnership : Collaborate with regional and local HR teams to understand business needs, share best practices, and ensure talent initiatives align with local contexts and global strategies. Performance Management Oversight : Drive the end-to-end global performance management cycles within APAC, including process design, communication, training, and compliance monitoring, serving as the central point of contact for APAC HR Business Partners. Talent Review & Succession Planning : Support and implement talent review and succession planning efforts across APAC businesses to build a robust leadership pipeline and ensure critical roles are filled. Employee Engagement & Feedback : Support projects related to employee engagement, including the Organizational Health Survey and other feedback mechanisms (e.g., Qualtrics), analyzing data to inform improvements. Program Optimization & Innovation : Continuously review, analyze, and enhance regional talent management programs (e.g., talent rotation, new starter onboarding) based on feedback, data, and ROI, incorporating innovative best practices. Consultancy & Guidance : Provide expert guidance and consultation to APAC Business Unit HR teams on all talent management topics, including performance cycles, engagement surveys, entry/exit surveys, skills assessments, coaching, mentoring, talent review, succession planning and local talent policies. Qualifications 5+ years of experience designing, executing, and managing talent management programs within large, diverse, and complex global matrix organizations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent; post-graduate qualification in HR, OD or a related field would be advantageous. Proven functional expertise in program design, implementation, benchmarking, and facilitating leadership, learning, career development, or other organizational development processes. Ideally able to showcase innovation approaches. Strong experience delivering global projects and effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders across cultural backgrounds, particularly in being able to manage stakeholders effectively by influencing without authority, to deliver outcomes while adhering to project timelines. Practical knowledge of leveraging technology-based solutions (e.g., Workday, LMS) for talent management and development. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Highly collaborative style with excellent stakeholder engagement, project management, and implementation skills. Proven attention to detail and analytical skills, with ability to handle multiple streams of work and competing priorities while ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines and plans. High level of integrity and accountability to be able to work independently and effectively in a global matrix structure. Relevant tech sector experience and/or Workday knowledge would be a distinct advantage. Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries: Software Development We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr