Regional Head of HR (APAC) - Financial Services

Regional Head of HR (APAC) - Financial Services

Base Salary: Highly competitive package

Location: Singapore

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• HR Transformation & HR Business Management: 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: 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: 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Process: Please apply to find out more about this role or reach out to Charlotte Matthew at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Successful Referrals are Rewarded – share their details with us!

Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

To comply with local laws, our Singapore office EA License No is: 17S8475.

Regional Head of HR (APAC) - Financial Services

Base Salary: Highly competitive package

Location: Singapore

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• HR Transformation & HR Business Management: 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: 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: 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Process: Please apply to find out more about this role or reach out to Charlotte Matthew at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Successful Referrals are Rewarded – share their details with us!

Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

To comply with local laws, our Singapore office EA License No is: 17S8475.