People and Culture Manager, APAC

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

Cochlear Asia-Pacific, the fastest growing division of Cochlear, has a direct market presence in Japan, Korea, China, India, SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Our implantable hearing device portfolio includes cochlear implant systems (Nucleus®) and bone conduction implant systems (Baha®)

The Role
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate People and Culture Business Partner to play a lead role in supporting HR initiatives across the APAC region. Reporting to the Vice President, People and Culture, APAC, this dynamic role combines strategic leadership with hands-on engagement and execution of key initiatives that enable us to achieve our strategic growth goals, whilst fostering a high performance and collaborative culture.

The position will work closely with the APAC business units, Regional teams and Global Centers of Expertise (COEs), while utilising People & Culture processes and platforms to achieve short- and medium-term business plans.

You will work as part of a regional People and Culture team, with a specific focus on supporting our operations in Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional Business Partnering : Oversee the delivery of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with Cochlear’s global vision and APAC-specific needs.

• Talent Management: Develop and implement frameworks for talent acquisition, retention, and development across the region.

• Culture Building: Drive initiatives that foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

• Compliance and Policy: Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations across multiple APAC jurisdictions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with regional leadership to support business goals and align people strategies with organisational priorities.

• Employee Engagement: Champion employee well-being, diversity, and inclusion through innovative programs and practices.

About You
To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as a HR Business Partner within the APAC region, preferably in the medical device or healthcare sectors.

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A deep understanding of cultural nuances and employment frameworks across APAC countries.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire diverse teams.

• Expertise in talent management, organisational development, and change management.

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and customer focus, solution oriented.

• Strong project management: ability to manage competing priorities with a strong eye for detail.

• Strong initiative and solid judgment.

• Demonstrated success in delivering effective engagement strategies and learning and development initatives

• Experience in developing and upskilling leadership teams

This role is a the perfect opportunity for a current HR Business Partner to step into a leadership role, working across a diverse portfolio.

Why Join Cochlear?
At Cochlear, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team making a real impact. We offer:

• The chance to shape a supportive and inclusive workplace culture across a dynamic region.

• Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge, global organisation.

• A commitment to innovation and excellence in everything we do.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.