HR Specialist – APAC (1‑Year Contract)

About the role

We are looking for an HR Specialist to manage the full employee lifecycle across the APAC region on a 1‑year contract. The role will support onboarding, promotions, transfers, leave administration and off‑boarding while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes across APAC, including onboarding, movements, promotions, transfers, contract amendments, leave administration and off‑boarding.
• Coordinate and administer HR documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Prepare, review and maintain employment contracts, employee letters and organizational change documents.
• Maintain accurate, secure employee files in line with data‑privacy and retention requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing audit‑ready documentation.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure timely processing of employee changes.
• Act as point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational matters.
• Assist with employee‑relations investigations and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate performance‑management cycles and other annual HR processes.
• Monitor compliance with local labour laws, internal policies and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support HR projects, organisational changes and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistent execution of HR standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, performance management and employment practices.
• Proven ability to work independently, own priorities and deliver with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Agile and adaptable to changing business priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.

Required skills

• Japanese proficiency (preferred)