People Partner

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

TBI’s Operations Division supports and helps pave the way for the Institute to deliver its mission. We are comprised of Legal, Finance, Digital, Security, Technical and Resilience and People Teams.
The Division develops and delivers policies and processes that drive our working practices, mirror our values, and which are aligned with our strategic objectives. We ensure that our organisational capabilities equip us to meet current and future challenges, and work closely with all parts of the Institute to ensure that its objectives are successfully met.
We are seeking a People Partner - APAC to support our teams in a limited number of our operating locations in APAC and to manage recruitment across Asia Pacific (“APAC”).
This is a crucial role working closely with our Head of People - APAC, TBI’s Global People team, and Regional and Country Directors to help deliver the Institute's talent strategy, be instrumental in the growth of the Institute, and support teams on a day-to-day basis.

HR Business Partnering
- Provide strategic advice and business partner support to leaders and managers within APAC focusing on resourcing, talent management, strategic people planning, and employee relations.
- Coach on complex matters and provide a strategic HR perspective to support workforce planning and business development.
- Work closely with other People Partners across regions to ensure alignment and consistency in people strategies.
- Be proactive with SOPs related to People Operations to ensure processes are streamlined, scalable and regionally relevant.
- Build and nurture an open and progressive, bold and pragmatic, optimistic oriented culture through ongoing engagement assessment and initiatives across the region.
- Support on day-to-day people management matters, as well as the strategic direction of the business within key stakeholders.
- Oversee payroll and support the People Analyst with payroll preparation and data analysis.
- Provide expert advice on relevant employment law, emerging trends, best practice and support on implementing new legislation
- Manage and negotiate employee disputes, underperformance, disciplinary matters, and grievances while ensuring fair and effective resolution.
- Lead the annual year-end review process within countries and related activities while overseeing and supporting all performance management processes.

Talent Acquisition & Hiring
- Be strategic and proactive in building & nurturing a strong talent pipeline for the APAC region, aligned with future workforce planning and growth.
- Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of recruitment - from developing role requirements to scheduling interviews, offer negotiation and pre-onboarding.
- Leverage relevant platforms (WorkDay and LinkedIn) for hiring process, advertising and reporting.
- Measure performance through key metrics and continuously improving standards

Person Specification
- Proven experience as a HR business partner, specializing in operational HR delivery within international, commercial, matrixed, and fast-paced environments across the APAC region
- A practical understanding of how to align people processes with business needs, with some exposure to strategic people initiatives.
- Strong expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition - from workforce planning and pipeline building to hands-on recruitment, scheduling & onboarding.
- Demonstrated experience in using ATS systems (WorkDay preferred) and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn for sourcing, advertising and performance tracking,
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all le