People Business Partner – SEA & Regional Commercial Functions

About the role

The People Business Partner supports business leaders across Southeast Asia and regional commercial functions such as Marketing and Quality. Acting as a strategic advisor, the role translates business priorities into people strategies that drive organisational effectiveness, talent development and a positive employee experience.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align the people agenda with regional and functional priorities.
• Provide guidance on organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives.
• Develop and execute People & Organisation (P&O) strategies across SEA and regional functions.
• Ensure consistency of processes, tools and initiatives across markets.
• Support organisational redesign, restructuring and new operating models.
• Monitor compliance with group guidelines, local regulations and labour laws.
• Drive KPI monitoring, talent acquisition, workforce planning and headcount management.
• Facilitate internal mobility, international assignments and performance management.
• Collaborate with Talent & Learning to address development needs.
• Promote employee engagement, communication and change management in a matrix environment.

Required profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR business partnering within a multinational, matrix organisation.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into people initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving abilities.
• Fluency in English; additional Asian languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with HR systems such as SAP or SAP SuccessFactors.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, regional environment.
• Exposure to diverse business functions and cultures.
• Competitive benefits and development programmes.