We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join our Global HR team, based in Singapore and overseeing our markets in JAPAC. Working closely with the HRBP for SAMEA & JAPAC, this role is both strategic and hands-on, partnering with business leaders to shape our people strategy locally while ensuring a high-quality, consistent employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
As part of a global HR community, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Employment Legal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and other partners to deliver a world-class employee support to the JAPAC market
What You'll Do
- Partner with business leaders and the JAPAC & SAMEA HRBP to build a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Translate business priorities into people activities for attraction, development, engagement, and retention.
- Mentor and influence managers to build leadership capability and drive performance.
- Update and adjust processes and content on the intranet, based on new local labor laws
- Act a change leader, supporting teams through organisation changes and transformation efforts.
- Partner with global teams, HRBP and local leaders to help localise and implement initiatives to support manager capability, individual skill development and team efficiencies for an AI ready future.
- Drive the full employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth onboarding through to off-boarding and everything in between.
- Support and action annual HR processes including talent reviews, performance calibrations, compensation cycles, engagement initiatives, and reorganizations along with HRBP.
- Provide practical, hands-on support for employee relations and policy matters, working closely with Employment Legal and HRBP when needed.
- Ensure local compliance with labor law requirements while balancing global standards and local nuance.
- Review and suggest improvements to local processes to enhance scalability, efficiency and employee experience.
- Handle all local documents and government paperwork required for the region together with the broader JAPAC HR team.
Who You Are
- You have at least 7+ years of dynamic HR experience in regional roles such as HR Operations, Senior HR Generalist, People Operations or HRBP
- You have experience working in global or matrixed organizations; exposure to media or technology environments is preferred
- You have experience partnering with senior leaders and supporting leadership team initiatives
- You have hands-on knowledge of employment practices and labor regulations in key JAPAC markets (across Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Korea) and curiosity to learn more
- You are comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, while keeping teams aligned and supported
- You bring cultural agility and experience working across multiple JAPAC markets
- You build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and approach challenges with a positive and proactive approach
- You understand how to balance global frameworks with local needs and can influence global and local partners! You can balance critical thinking with operational execution, rolling up your sleeves when needed
- You prioritize well, stay flexible in fast-moving environments, and are resourceful in finding answers
- You are collaborative, inclusive, and open to diverse perspectives
- You are able to travel as required
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in our Singapore office
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best ! There will be some in-person meetings but it still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come to the office 3 times per week.
Skills Required
- Minimum 7+ years of regional HR experience (HR Lead, Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations Manager, People Operations Lead, or HRBP)
- Experience working in global or matrixed organizations
- Exposure to media or technology environments
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and supporting leadership team initiatives
- Hands-on knowledge of employment practices and labor regulations in key JAPAC markets (Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea)
- Cultural agility and experience working across multiple JAPAC markets
- Practical experience in employee relations, talent reviews, performance calibrations, compensation cycles and reorganizations
- Ability to navigate change and ambiguity while influencing stakeholders
- Based in Singapore and able to work onsite approximately three days per week
- Able to travel as required
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Flexible Benefits — Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.
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