Regional Head of Human Resources - Architecture

about the company

Our client is a market leading multi-disciplinary design and built environment consultancy with a footprint spanning over half a century across Asia. Due to business transformation and regional expansion, they are now seeking a talented Regional Head of Human Resources to drive a progressive people agenda and innovative workforce solutions into their high-growth regional hubs.

about the job

Partnering closely with the C-Suites and Executive Board of Directors, you will lead the Human Resources function and act as the core strategic HR partner to the leadership team. In addition, you will:

• Drive regional human resources strategies and people agenda across Asia-Pacific; countries include Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, China and India
• Manage and lead an established local and regional Human Resources and Operations team of ~20 headcounts
• Lead progressive workplace culture, workforce planning, succession planning / talent management whilst maintaining operational and governance oversight over comprehensive human resources and office administration matters
• Spearhead the regional integration, roll-out, and optimisation of Workday, driving data-backed decision-making through progressive analytics and localised competency reporting frameworks
• Effectively present people agenda and talent strategies in Board meetings; driving towards organisation goals and objectives
• Monitor and analyse key HR data points to identify talent trends, translating those findings into practical, high-impact action plans for business leaders

skills and experience required

• 20 years experience in Human Resources, of which 10 years within an APAC leadership capacity
• Experience within the design, construction, engineering consultancy and / or architecture industries is essential
• Proven leadership experience managing and leading human capital functions regionally
• Strong business acumen, effective communication skills and ability to partner with senior leaders and C-Suites to drive strategies and operational excellence
• Extensive hands-on track record executing complex organisational restructuring, change management, large-scale workforce transition including operations offshoring
• Demonstrated technical agility in driving the implementation, optimisation, and regional adoption of Workday regionally
• Deep understanding of regional employment laws, regulations and compliance requirements

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Bernie Chng, Associate Director - Randstad Singapore (EA: 94C3609 / R1441391)

experience

15 years

skills

business partnering, strategy, transformation, workday, regional HR director

qualifications

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent

education

Bachelor Degree