The Strategic HR Director will lead the development and execution of HR strategies, focusing on creating scalable and adaptable HR policies across regional operations. This role requires expertise in structuring compensation and benefits, job grading, and employee value propositions in partnership with the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of HR frameworks that support growth in dynamic and fast paced environments while ensuring compliance with regional regulations and fostering a strong organizational culture. Experience managing a finance team is a plus, as it adds insight into cross-functional collaboration and financial planning for HR initiatives.
Role & Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Leadership:
o Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals, with a focus on scalability across markets.
o Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to plan for organisation and capabilities building.
o Work with CEO to employee value proposition (EVP) that aligns with the company’s mission and culture.
o Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on HR-related matters, including workforce planning, succession, and talent recruitment and development.
2. Compensation & Benefits:
o Design and manage competitive compensation structures, including salary benchmarking, job grading, and incentive programs that are adaptable to different regions.
o Conduct regional market analyses to ensure compensation strategies are competitive, compliant with local regulations, and support employee retention.
o Oversee benefits programs tailored to different geographic needs, ensuring they align with corporate objectives and regional nuances.
3. Job Grading & Role Structuring:
o Design and create job grade framework that supports role structures to promote clear career pathways, succession planning, and talent mobility within workforce.
o Manage job evaluations and reclassifications to ensure roles are accurately reflected and compensation is equitable across regions.
4. HR Policy Development & Implementation:
o Create and implement HR policies that are flexible enough to accommodate regional variations while maintaining alignment with corporate values and compliance standards.
o Regularly review and update HR policies to ensure they meet local labor laws while fostering a cohesive, positive workplace culture.
o Ensure policies are clearly communicated and applied consistently across the organization.
5. Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
o Work closely with the CEO to define the company’s EVP, that not only does it aligns with business strategies and objectives but will resonate with employees across different countries, cultures and hierarchies
o Implement initiatives that reinforce the EVP, ensuring employees feel valued and connected to the organization's goals.
6. Talent Management & Employee Relations:
o Develop and implement talent management strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent across regions.
o This shall include benefits and compensation, training and development.
o Oversee employee relations strategies and ensure consistent practices across different locations, including conflict resolution and positive employee engagement.
7. Compliance & Risk Management:
o Ensure all HR practices and policies comply with local laws.
o Partner with legal experts to mitigate HR-related risks, particularly as the company expands into new regions.
o Act as a key advisor on labor law compliance, policy updates, and risk mitigation strategies.
8. Cross-functional Leadership:
o Collaborate with the finance team on budgeting for compensation, benefits, and HR initiatives, ensuring cost-effective strategies are implemented.
o Having experience managing a finance team will be a valuable advantage, as it will enhance your ability to collaborate on financial planning and analysis for HR functions.
9. Team Leadership:
o Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring they are equipped to manage HR processes.
o Promote a culture of collaboration, professional development, and high performance within the HR team.
Are you the right fit?
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on compensation, benefits, job structuring, and policy development in multi-countries organizations.
- Proven experience working closely with C-suite executives, especially CEOs, to define employee value propositions.
- In-depth knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a multinational or rapidly expanding organization with a regional presence.
- Demonstrated success in scaling HR operations and policies in diverse and dynamic environments.
- Managing or partnering with finance teams
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership & Influence
- Regional HR Expertise
- Change Management
- Strong Ethical Judgment and Integrity
What are the benefits we offer?
● Work-from-anywhere (Home/Office) environment, focusing on deliverables
● Dynamic, young and friendly environment with enjoyable staff activities
● Laptop
● Base salary package
● Annual leaves with 14 days, 04 days medical leave and 01 birthday leave
● Performance based reward and recognition
● Healthcare package, company trip and teambuilding
