HR Business Partner Lead – Multi‑Location (Dubai/Philippines/Singapore)

About the role

Our client is expanding rapidly across Asia and the Middle East and needs a senior HR leader to elevate the people function from good to excellent. The role can be based in Dubai, the Philippines or Singapore and will act as the primary HR business partner for the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end senior HR management and business partnership, covering organization design, talent acquisition, development, compensation & benefits, performance management, HR operations and culture.
• Own recruitment, onboarding and orientation for stakeholders across Asia, Europe and local markets; lead talent reviews, succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Manage day‑to‑day HR operations in full compliance with local labor laws (UAE, Philippines or Singapore), including attendance, overtime, leave, social insurance, contracts, handbook and payroll policies.
• Design and implement compensation structures, annual salary reviews and incentive schemes.
• Drive the performance management cycle – goal setting, evaluations, feedback and improvement plans.
• Coach line managers and the HR team; lead change, culture and employee‑engagement projects.
• Develop HR policies, processes and documentation; build team culture and employee relations.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to create efficient HR systems and strengthen employer branding.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in HR, Law, Business Administration or Psychology.
• 8–12+ years of HR experience in international or fast‑growing companies, with strong talent acquisition expertise in the IT/software sector.
• Hands‑on knowledge of labor law and statutory benefit schemes in at least one of the locations (UAE, Philippines, Singapore); multi‑jurisdictional experience is a plus.
• Proven track record in compensation, performance management, talent development and incentive design.
• Ability to independently create and streamline HR policies, processes and documentation.

Required skills