Regional HR Business Partner

**Roles & Responsibilities**

**Benefits & Highlights**:

- Work Style: Hybrid
- Central Location: Cityhall District
- Reporting Line: CEO/Managing Director

**Main Objective**:
Reporting to the CEO/MD, the Regional HR Business Partner will be pivotal in overseeing and enhancing HR operations in Singapore and Korea. In the future, the Regional HRBP will support the opening and staff recruitment for new office locations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. This position will be responsible for improving HR operations, recruitment and administration, payroll management, and drafting employee handbooks and policies for existing operations in Singapore and South Korea and future APAC locations.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

**HR Administration, Employee Engagement & Payroll Management**:

- Lead the improvement or implementation of HR processes across APAC, ensuring alignment with global HR standards and regional requirements.
- Lead the improvement and implementation of effective recruitment, new staff onboarding processes, and ongoing employee engagement.
- Oversee payroll operations for all APAC locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and implement improvements to payroll processes.
- Stay updated on relevant payroll laws and regulations across APAC countries, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

**Stakeholder Management and Collaboration**:

- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and local leadership on HR operations matters, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectives.

**Employee Handbook and Policy Administration**:

- Manage the development, review, and dissemination of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures for APAC, ensuring up-to-date compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Provide guidance and support to HR teams and employees on policy interpretation and implementation.

**Compliance and Risk Management**:

- Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends related to employment laws across APAC countries, proactively addressing compliance risks.
- Ensure data accuracy, security, and confidentiality in HR systems and processes.

**About You**:
**Summary of Education and Experience**:

- **Preferred Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
- **Experience**: Over 8 years in HR operations, business partnering, employee engagement and policy administration in the APAC region.
- **Languages**: Highly proficient in English and Korean
- **ERP/HRIS Knowledge**: Proficient in ERP and Information System platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, etc, with hands-on experience
- **Employment Laws**: Familiarity and understanding of APAC employment laws and regulations (Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand)
- **Project Management**: Strong skills in leading projects, managing stakeholders, and delivering results within deadlines and budgets.
- **Analytical Skills**: Proficient in data analysis and reporting for informed decision-making and process improvement.
- **Communication**: Effective at influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- **Leadership**: Proven ability to act as trusted HR advisor to MD, company board, key managers, and employees across multiple locations.

**Knowledge and skills required**

**HR Administration & HR Business Partner**

Experienced HR professional manager acting as trusted HR advisor and HR partner to senior management and administering employees across diverse cultural and country backgrounds.

**ERP/IT system Implementation and Administration**:

- Proficient in using ERP and IT information systems with system implementation experience, including configuration, customization, and user training.

**Payroll Management**:

- Expertise in payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance across APAC countries.
- Trained in payroll software/systems and international payroll practices.

**Employment Laws and Compliance**:

- In-depth understanding of APAC labor laws and compliance requirements.
- Trained in global HR compliance, data privacy, and regulatory affairs.

**Project Management and Process Improvement**:

- Certified in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
- Trained in process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) and change management.