APAC HR Director

About the role

The APAC HR Director will serve as a core business partner to C-suite executives and regional leadership, translating commercial goals into robust, high-impact workforce strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. This role carries full functional accountability for regional talent acquisition, organizational architecture, total rewards, performance culture, and employment compliance. A key immediate focus will be unifying and leading regional HR operations—including direct leadership of the Mainland China HR team—to foster a high-performing, agile, and aligned regional organization.

Key responsibilities

A. Regional Strategic HR Leadership & Operational Integration

• Partner with executive leadership to align regional HR strategies with long-term business expansion and commercial objectives across APAC.
• Assume full direct oversight of in-country HR operations—including direct reporting line management for the China HR team—ensuring clear operational governance and seamless workflow alignment.
• Drive organizational development, change management, and corporate culture integration across diverse markets (Hong Kong, Mainland China, Southeast Asia  etc.).
• Establish clear functional boundaries between HR and other operational/administrative functions to ensure streamlined cross-departmental collaboration.

B. Talent Acquisition, Leadership & Succession Planning

• Design and execute regional executive recruitment and talent acquisition frameworks to attract top-tier leadership and technical talent.
• Build succession planning frameworks, high-potential development initiatives, and leadership pipeline programs for key regional markets.
• Champion regional talent mobility, employee engagement, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) programs across multicultural teams.

C. Total Rewards, Performance Management & HR Systems

• Oversee regional Compensation & Benefits (C&B) strategies, ensuring market-competitive total rewards aligned with regional economic benchmarks.
• Corporate with the APAC Payroll Team to finish monthly payroll or payroll-related issue.
• Implement standardized regional performance management systems that drive accountability, continuous growth, and performance-based incentives.
• Lead digital HR transformation initiatives, optimizing HRIS platforms, workflows, and workforce data analytics to elevate operational efficiency.

D. Employment Governance, Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure strict adherence to employment laws, statutory requirements, and labor standards across all operating APAC jurisdictions (including China Labor Contract Law, Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, and relevant SEA labor codes).
• Oversee complex regional employee relations matters, serving as the senior escalation point for risk mitigation, employment compliance, and corporate governance.

About you

• Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related disciplines
• 20+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior regional HR leadership role overseeing multi-country operations across APAC (specifically within Mainland China and SEA/HK hubs).
• In-depth knowledge of employment regulations, talent landscapes, and cultural nuances across China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and other key APAC markets.
• Proven track record in HR restructuring or post-merger functional integration.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is mandatory to lead China and regional stakeholders.
• Strategic vision combined with hands-on execution ability; exceptional stakeholder management; cultural intelligence and strong analytical acumen.
• Experience in business acquisition and integration.
• Strong Change Management skill-set.

Benefits

• 5-day work week
• Bank holidays
• Medical
• Bonus
• Competitive executive remuneration package

About us

We are a well-established US company and are one of the key players in personal protective equipment (PPE) with strong business presence in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.