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We are delighted to be retained on a Group HR Director search with a renowned international education institution which is steeped in heritage and yet wears values such as modernization, services excellence and integrity proudly on their sleeves. Guided by the leitmotif of being a progressive leader with its aim of enriching the lives of future generations, the client has gone on to become a globally recognized brand, while at the same time, their HR team continues to drive innovation and transformation towards employees’ well-being.
Spurred by strong business objectives and growth across Asia markets, there is a need to hire a seasoned HR leader. This individual will be instrumental in supporting and advancing the HR strategy across the organization’s various campuses and schools.
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Group HR Director will serve as a key advisor and partner to the senior leadership team. This role involves designing, advising on, and executing HR strategies and initiatives to support the organization's growth across the Asia region, including Greater China. The Group HR Director will lead a team of 100+ HR professionals, overseeing all facets of HR such as talent acquisition, management, performance, organizational development, compensation and benefits, HR operations, and employer branding.
As part of their HR transformation journey, the Group HR Director will foster a high-performance culture and establish top-tier HR operational processes and policies to enhance resource efficiency and optimization. This includes coaching and mentoring the HR team to identify and pursue learning and growth opportunities, advising a highly collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, and delivering exceptional HR service.
Amongst their HR strategies and projects, there will continue to be a focus in their talent pool which includes talent retention, talent development, future/talent engagement and the talent “readiness”, to maintain the “Employer of Choice” status in the region.
The Successful Candidate
You should have at least 15 years of HR leadership experience with a track record of deploying high level HR strategies to support growth and/or fast paced business with an ambitious M&A trajectory. You are familiar with a fast-paced and matrix organization with proven abilities to be a coach and mentor. You are a skilled, culturally sensitive relationship builder to be able to engage people in a positive manner and invest time and energy into stakeholder management.
With the business growth across markets such as Greater China and Southeast Asia, prior experience in managing such markets will be advantageous.
With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you should be a visionary and able to communicate your ideas and vision in a way that builds alignment and support.
Coupled with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you should be a persuasive communicator who is able to thoughtful about leverage data to effectively communicate HR initiatives to the leadership team and wider organisation.
Location: Singapore
Thanks for your time. Please apply to find out more about this role or reach out to Charlotte Matthew at [email protected] or May-San at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
NG May-San
Director – Asia
Personnel Registration Number: R1108200
EA Licence No: 17S8475
