Head of Human Resources - Private Equity / Renewable Energy

About the role

An established international business operating across renewable energy and data center infrastructure, with a growing presence across Asia, is expanding into Southeast Asia over the next 4-5 years. It is looking for a Head of Human Resources to build and scale the regional HR function, shaping the people strategy, setting up HR frameworks and developing the talent needed to support growth across two dynamic sectors. The role is highly hands-on and generalist, partnering closely with senior leadership to support corporate, engineering, technical, operational and project-based teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and scale HR policies, systems and frameworks across Southeast Asian operations
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational design for renewable energy projects and data center development and operations
• Build recruitment and talent strategies to attract specialist engineering, technical, operational and corporate talent
• Lead learning and development initiatives and establish career pathways, succession plans and talent development frameworks
• Develop performance management frameworks and support organizational development, change management and cultural integration
• Develop engagement and retention strategies for diverse teams, including site-based employees and critical technical talent
• Work with operational leaders to embed a culture of safety, reliability and effective execution
• Use workforce analytics and HR metrics to guide manpower planning, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management on people matters
• Ensure compliance with local employment requirements while establishing consistent regional HR practices

Required profile

• 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, including regional responsibilities across Asia, ideally Southeast Asia
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly developing HR functions, policies and frameworks in a growing business
• Experience in renewable energy, data centres, power, utilities, engineering or related infrastructure is highly advantageous
• Experience supporting regional expansion, project delivery, workforce scaling or organizational transformation
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a practical, adaptable approach willing to own both strategy and day-to-day delivery