Regional Manager, HR
The Regional Manager, HR, will provide HR leadership in all HR and talent strategies, programmes and processes for our Singapore and India offices. This position is a member of our global HR team and is accountable for planning, managing and improving a range of HR activities including program implementation, associate relations consulting and local hiring.
This position reports to the Global HR Director based in Singapore and will manage a team of 2.
Major Responsibilities
People and Culture
· Associate Engagement: Take and maintain pulse of the organization through informal and formal associate surveys. Provide recommendations to leaders about strengthening engagement. Implement those recommendations that are agreed upon
· Associate Relations: Consult with and coach managers and associates on all aspects of associate-related issues including performance concerns, policies and procedures interpretation, misconduct investigations and terminations
· Culture: Maintain the company's People First culture by fostering a positive work environment for all associates, adhering to policies and procedures, as well as managing associate recognition programs
HR Strategy & Consulting
· Provide advice and counsel to business leaders on a wide array of considerations including team design, team dynamics, retention and engagement, and bench strength as well as individual coaching for enhanced performance
· HR Metrics: Work with the Reward COE to track and analyze staffing, retention, turnover, exit interview data and other information necessary to provide qualitative and quantitative insights
· Work with the Learning COE to manage the succession planning process including talent profiles, 6 block matrix, successor plans and development action commitments; identify the major strengths & opportunities
· Ensure associate development plans are in place and activated, thereby ensuring strong bench strength is in place for the future
· Planning: In partnership with other global HR leaders, create talent plans and provide the leadership to implement in client groups
Team Leadership
· Attract, develop and motive the talent needed to achieve business success
· Establish high performance expectations, coach team members to success and hold individuals accountable for achieving results
Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand
· Streamline hiring practices across Singapore and India, and bring forward best-in-class practices to attract the best talent for the organization
· Provide strategic direction for building the employee value proposition and experience across Global
Personal Competencies
Operates with Strategic Agility
· Ability to analyze and action on HR needs / requirements based on business plans
· A solid understanding of business and the labor marketplace with the ability to offer insights that can be translated into actionable HR plans
Fosters a People First Culture
· An advocate for what is right for the business by acting with integrity and fostering an engaging workplace
· Ability to promote and model a positive, respectful workplace through effective open-door policy, creativity, self-confidence and trust
Provides Influential Leadership
· Trust and credibility earned by honoring commitments and delivering results
· An empathetic listener with the ability to effectively communicate in a professional, direct and concise manner with associates at multiple levels
Develops Self and Others
· Ability to challenge self to build a stronger organization through motivating, showcasing proactive and positive attitude, coaching and mentoring of others
Requirements and Qualifications
· University degree in business or Human Resources
· 6 - 8 years of HR business partner experience, preferably in a retail organization, and 2-3 years leading an HR team
· Demonstrated management or leadership skills, preferably experience leading other HR professionals
· Proficient with Singapore and India HR practices and employment laws, compensation, hiring, performance management, coaching and employee relations
· Knowledge of HR and payroll technology
· Ability to travel as necessary
