Human Resources Manager

The APAC HR Manager is responsible for supporting business leaders and employees across the region on all human resources matters.

Acting as a strategic partner and operational HR leader, the role covers employee relations, talent management, organizational development, performance management, compensation, recruitment oversight, and HR compliance.

The role will also provide leadership and guidance to the APAC Talent Acquisition Specialist and work closely with regional and global HR leaders to support Kestrel's growth and people strategy.

RESPONSABILITIES

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with managers and business leaders across APAC on people-related matters.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning and succession planning activities.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management and leadership development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture.
• Support change management and organizational transformation projects.

Talent Management

• Support talent reviews and succession planning processes.
• Identify development needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
• Promote internal mobility and career development opportunities.

Recruitment Oversight

• Manage and develop the APAC Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Ensure recruitment priorities are aligned with business needs.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and hiring progress.
• Support key leadership and strategic hires when required.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local labor regulations across APAC countries.
• Partner with local HR or external advisors when necessary.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Support policy implementation and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support salary review processes and benchmarking activities.
• Partner with global HR teams on compensation initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on competitive market practices.

HR Operations & Projects

• Participate in global HR initiatives and projects.
• Help standardize HR processes across the region.
• Contribute to HR reporting and analytics.

PROFILE

Required Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Fluent in english
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering or technology environments.
• Experience working within international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese labor law and HR practices.

Preferred

• Regional APAC exposure.
• Experience supporting multiple countries.
• Previous people management experience.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition experience.