Senior Manager HR Business Partner - HR Programs & Regional HR Senior Manager for Asia

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Programs & Regional HR Senior Manager for Asia will play a pivotal role in driving HR program delivery, regional operational excellence, and country-level HR governance across all countries in Asia. This dual-scope position is responsible for (1) leading key HR transformation programs to ensure consistent delivery, capability building, and process rigor, and (2) serving as the Regional HR Senior Manager overseeing country-level HR operations, compliance, and employee experience across the region.

This role will act as the central orchestrator for major regional HR initiatives while providing leadership and governance across country-specific HR matters that enable efficiency, compliance, and scalability. The incumbent will partner closely with the Asia HRBP team, HR Shared Services, Centers of Excellence, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive standardization and operational excellence.

The role will report to the Sr. Director, HRBP, Asia and will be a member of the Asia HR Leadership Team. The role is based in Thailand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. HR Programs Leadership & Execution

   Lead and drive major regional HR transformation programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and quality standards. 

• Lead regional HR programs ensuring alignment with business priorities and cost targets in close partnership with the Asia HRLT.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives for Asia, ensuring process standardization, compliance, and effective communication across all Asia countries.
• Support regional expansion activities in partnership with the business.

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2. Process Excellence & Standardization

• Drive HR process standardization across Asia to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Identify opportunities for policy or process harmonization and drive them to a regional or global standard, working closely with relevant stakeholders.

• Promote adoption of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) principles within HR operations.

1. HR Operating Rhythm & Governance

• Support the Asia HR Management Operating System (MOS), ensuring regular monitoring of KPIs, census data, and performance metrics.
• Partner with HR analytics and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely HR reporting for leadership reviews.
• Support periodic operating review (QBR, MOR, etc.) preparation and facilitate alignment across Asia HR teams.

1. Regional HR Management & Governance

   Serve as the Regional HR Senior Manager providing oversight, governance, and subject matter expertise across Asia. This includes but is not limited to:

• Regulatory Compliance & Employment Law – Monitor, interpret, and drive implementation of changes in employment legislation, statutory reporting, and government requirements across all countries, ensuring organizational compliance at all times.
• Corporate Governance & Legal Entity Management – Oversee corporate secretarial requirements, directorship matters, ISO certifications, and internal/external audit readiness for HR-related processes across the region in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Immigration & Global Mobility – Provide oversight of work authorization processes, visa management, international assignments, and cross-border employee movements in partnership with the Global Mobility team.
• Employee Relations & Ethics – Provide guidance on labor relations, workforce restructuring, Code of Conduct compliance, ethics matters, and union engagement (where applicable), ensuring legal compliance and sensitivity.
• Employee Engagement & Workplace Experience – Drive regional employee engagement strategies, team-building initiatives, office space planning, and workplace experience programs that foster a positive and inclusive culture.
• HR Data Integrity & Reporting – Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data through regular audits and governance, and oversee tax reporting, government grants, and other statutory data obligations across all jurisdictions.
• Localization & Communication – Oversee the localization of HR policies, employee handbooks, and communications into local languages, ensuring relevance and accessibility for all employees.
• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws across multiple jurisdictions; stay ahead of legislative changes and proactively adjust policies.

SKILLS

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in HR program management, HR operations, or transformation roles within Asia.
• Proven experience in regional or matrixed organizations with complex, multi-country structures across Asia.
• Deep understanding of employment laws and regulatory frameworks across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and priorities under tight timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across multiple levels and cultures.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational discipline, deliver results with urgency and operate effectively across diverse Asian markets with sensitivity to local nuances.
• Experience with HRIS systems, payroll transitions, and HR shared services models preferred.

Fluent in English; additional Asian languages a plus