Global Human Resources Director

HR Director – Global scope $250,000pa + bonus

Charterhouse is supporting an MNC in their search for their new HR Director to cover an almost worldwide scope.

This role will manage a team of around 30 direct and indirect HR team members in a complex and highly matrixed structure.

Reporting to the CHRO, this role will require someone who is used to working in APAC, Middle East and LATAM in a time of active change.

Responsibilities

• Lead overseas HR operations across regional and country teams, ensuring compliant, efficient delivery aligned with Group HR standards.
• Provide hands-on guidance on core HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, documentation, employee relations, performance processes and exits.
• Establish service expectations, operating rhythms, escalation protocols and HR governance frameworks across overseas markets.
• Develop and maintain foundational HR infrastructure, including local handbooks, employment templates, policies, approval matrices and country HR health checks.
• Set minimum country HR standards covering contracts, probation, working hours, leave, benefits, disciplinary processes, grievances, termination and records management.
• Advise on employee relations, industrial relations and people risk matters, including sensitive cases, investigations, restructuring, exits and employment disputes.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and external advisors to manage local employment risk and protect the Company’s interests.
• Partner with regional business leaders on workforce planning, manpower budgets, headcount approvals and management reporting.
• Support localization, capability building and succession planning for key overseas roles.
• Coordinate global HR rollouts, policies, systems, processes and initiatives with Global HR teams and COEs.
• Drive practical HR process implementation in countries where HR foundations are still developing.
• Support annual HR cycles including salary review, bonus review, performance calibration, benefits governance and manpower cost tracking.
• Identify compensation, benefits or employment practice inconsistencies that may create cost, compliance or employee relations risks.
• Oversee international mobility and assignee arrangements, including secondment placements, postings, relocation support, expatriate benefits, allowances and repatriation.
• Ensure cross-border hiring and mobility practices are compliant, cost-disciplined, equitable and aligned with business needs.
• Coach and develop regional and country HR teams, strengthening capability in HR operations, policy interpretation, employee relations, compliance and business partnering.
• Support engagement surveys, communities of practice and knowledge sharing to improve consistency and capability across overseas HR teams.
• Monitor regulatory and HR practice developments, assess business implications and implement required changes.
• Improve HR data quality, reporting discipline and governance, including country dashboards, manpower reports and risk updates.
• Perform other initiatives, projects or duties assigned by the CHRO, including global HR or regional business projects.

Attributes

• 15 years plus in leading global human resources strategy and operations
• Strong knowledge of international / global labor laws
• Exceptional leadership capabilities
• Degree in HR or related field

EA License No: 16S8066

Registration No: R1879088