Job Description
Purpose of The Role
This dual-purpose role combines:
- Global Talent Development Coordinator: Optimize and implement programs for learning, leadership development and cultural transformation.
- Country HR Management: To serve as the local Country HR Manager for their market in Asia, ensure HR operational excellence and compliance in country.
Key Responsibilities
Global Talent Development:
● Learning and Development programs:
○ Optimize and implement global Learning and Development programs, aligned with organisational goals (e.g., leadership pipelines, technical upskilling)
○ Manage e-learning platforms (LMS) and partnerships with external training providers.
● Organisational Development:
○ Drive cultural transformation initiatives and change management for restructures, or new strategies
○ Develop team effectiveness programs (Performance Appraisal system, Team Health Checks, survey)
● Performance & Succession:
○ Implement talent review processes and high-potential (HiPo) development plans.
○ Align OD initiatives with succession planning to future-proof leadership.
● Metrics & ROI:
○ Track program effectiveness (completion rates, promotion rates post-training)
Country HR Management:
● Lead the country HR function and act as the primary HR contact and strategic advisor to the Country Director.
● Effectively lead a team of local HR professionals and manage day-to-day HR workflows.
● Lead rollout of global HR initiatives after adapting them to local needs and practices.
● Based on trusted relationships across the organisation, effectively facilitate cross-team collaboration, coaching and conflict management.
● Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
● Oversee employee performance management, including the appraisal process.
● Optimize HR processes using technology (e.g. HRIS, analytics tools).
● Lead recruitment and employer branding.
● Manage and implement the remuneration policy.
● Manage the department’s finances, including its budget, and continually identify
opportunities to work more effectively and cost efficiently.
● In China only: Supervise administrative team members (procurement, office administration, vehicle fleet management)
Job Requirements
1. Skills / Abilities
• Experience in L&D and OD framework and program design in global setting.
• Experience in change management and cultural transformation.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, coaching, and interpersonal skills across diverse cultures and regions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
2. Knowledge
• Strong understanding of international HR best practices.
• Detailed knowledge of local country employment practices and labour laws and regulation.
• Knowledge of workforce learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Experience
• A minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience L&D/OD and HR operations.
• Participation in scaling L&D/OD programs globally.
• Track record of HR management in the local country.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to driving cultural change.
• Proven experience in program design and development, preferably in a corporate or higher education setting.
• Experience with online learning platforms and technologies.
• Experience supervising or leading a team. 4. Languages
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in the local language.
5. Education / Qualification
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources Management, Learning and Development, Organisation Development, or related field.