Senior HR Business Partner, APAC

Hong Kong. Posted 22 days ago

The role

You will shape the people strategy for the APAC region by partnering with the Regional President and leadership team. This role combines strategic workforce planning with core People and Culture operations and regional recruitment.

What you will do

Partner with leadership on organisation design, workforce planning, leadership capability and change
Translate global people strategy into an APAC plan for retention, skills, and engagement
Lead regional performance and talent review cycles
Use people data to provide recommendations to leaders
Act as a champion of culture and connect with employees
Conduct hands-on recruiting across the region
Share local talent market, salary and hiring trends
Own APAC employment policies, contracts and handbooks across Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore
Oversee the region's contractor workforce
Advise on and manage pay reviews, benefits and market benchmarking

Required qualifications

8+ years' HR experience
At least 3 years in a senior HR Business Partner or HR Manager role covering multiple APAC countries
Proven track record of partnering with and influencing senior leaders
Strong working knowledge of employment law and practice in Hong Kong and Malaysia
Exposure to Singapore
Hands-on recruitment experience
Fluent business-level English and Cantonese, spoken and written
Confident using people data to inform decisions
Strong HRIS skills

Nice to have

BambooHR and Greenhouse experience
Experience in technology consultancy, digital agency or IT services
Mandarin or Cantonese
Experience setting up HR in a new country or supporting a fast-growing region

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work with real impact
Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms
Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Growth opportunities for personal and professional development
A collaborative and innovative work environment

Before you apply

Candidates must have the existing right to work in Hong Kong or Malaysia
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

Appnovation is the AI Product Company. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, it builds AI products and delivers enterprise AI and digital solutions.