Head of HR Apac

We are delighted to be retained by a top-tier global financial services organization renowned for its relationship-driven and high-performance culture, which is seeking to appoint a Head of HR APAC to join their collaborative and geographically dispersed HR team, reporting into the Group Head of HR.
This individual will be responsible for leading a sizeable and geographically dispersed HR leadership team across a number of markets across the region, also partnering closely with the Regional CEO, Country CEO and Global / Regional business leadership teams from front to back office,
Key Responsibilities will include Leadership & Strategy. Reporting to the Group Head of HR with a dotted line to the Regional CEO/Country CEOs across APAC, you will play a pivotal role in driving and embedding the HR Business Partner strategy and execution. You will be instrumental in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring the delivery of strategic HR solutions that support the organization's growth and performance.
This role also suits someone with strong HR Transformation & HR Business Management experience. This person will lead regional and some global HR transformation projects, overseeing annual HR business partnering and/ or advisory processes, employee relations, talent and succession planning, performance management, and salary and bonus reviews end-to-end. You will champion change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the HR function.
Collaboration will also be key as you will work closely with HR COEs in Group HQ as part of a global HR team, ensuring seamless integration and execution of HR initiatives. You will build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the region, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to drive HR excellence.
Team Management and strong leadership is critical as you will oversee a team of Country Heads of HR spread across the region, fostering a collaborative and high-touch consultative service to the business. You will mentor and develop HR leaders, promoting a culture of high performance and accountability.
The successful individual selected for this role will have a proven track record as a Regional or Global Head of HR, and/or HR Business Partnering within a large, complex financial services, trading, insurance, or buy-side organization - Investment Banking and / or Sales and Trading experience is preferred. You will have demonstrated success in leading geographically dispersed seasoned HR teams and driving HR strategies that align with business goals. The individual will have exec coaching and strong relationship management skills, with the ability to provide bespoke people solutions and drive regional commercial HR outcomes. You will excel in building trust and credibility with senior leaders, influencing decision-making and driving positive change. You will also have experience in deep-diving into advisory and partnering execution perspectives, as part of the ExCo. You will be adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics and delivering impactful HR solutions that enhance business performance.
This organization is a leading brand in its industry vertical, with a collaborative culture that prioritizes people and relationships. As they embark on a global HR transformation journey, it is an exciting time to join and contribute to the enhancement of the HR function. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team, driving HR excellence and making a meaningful impact on the business.
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