Regional HR Manager, APAC (EUR MNC, Manufacturing)

About the role

An experienced, hands-on Regional HR Manager is sought to support business operations across the APAC region, based in Singapore. The role works closely with regional management and business leaders to drive HR initiatives, support organizational growth and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and practices.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with regional management to align HR initiatives with business objectives, advise on workforce planning, organizational structure and people matters, and support organizational change and growth.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to implement regional HR policies and initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment and workforce planning, partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs, and drive performance management, talent development and succession planning.
• Support employee training and development, handle employee relations, grievances and disciplinary issues, and advise managers on performance concerns.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and workplace initiatives, and ensure compliance with local employment legislation and HR policies.
• Manage the full spectrum of HR functions across regional offices, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management and HR administration, while addressing country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with relevant teams and support regional HR projects and continuous process improvement.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• IHRP certification (IHRP-CP or IHRP-SP) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing, electronics and engineering industries preferred; regional HR exposure across Southeast Asia or APAC is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR practices.
• Good stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a multinational environment.