Senior Human Resource Executive

Senior Human Resources Executive

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Executive, Human Resources to support the full spectrum of HR activities, with a key focus on HR policies, compensation and salary benchmarking, and performance management.

This person will work closely with APAC Senior Manager and business stakeholders to support and maintain effective and compliant HR policies, conduct market and compensation reviews, and coordinate performance management processes. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, analysing HR data, and providing practical HR support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation, Salary Benchmarking & Review

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market research using available compensation surveys, recruitment market data, industry reports, and other reliable sources.
• Analyse salary data to assess the company’s competitiveness against relevant market benchmarks.
• Support periodic compensation reviews, salary adjustments, promotions, and annual increment exercises.
• Prepare salary comparison and compensation analysis for new hires, existing employees, and internal movements.
• Review compensation positioning to support internal equity and consistency across similar roles and levels.
• Assist in developing salary ranges, job levels, and compensation structures where required.
• Prepare compensation proposals and supporting analysis for management review.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling employee salary and compensation information.

1. Performance Management

• Coordinate the annual and periodic performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, and performance calibration.
• Support managers and employees in understanding performance management processes, timelines, rating guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Track completion of performance reviews and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely submission.
• Support performance calibration exercises and prepare relevant data and reports for management discussions.
• Assist HR and managers with performance improvement plans, probation reviews, confirmation assessments, and performance-related documentation.
• Analyse performance data and identify trends or areas requiring HR attention.
• Support the linkage between performance outcomes and compensation, promotion, and development decisions.

1. HR Policies & Governance

• Support the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, guidelines, and employee handbook provisions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure they remain relevant, practical, and aligned with business requirements.
• Research local employment practices and regulatory requirements and support HR in maintaining compliance with applicable employment legislation.
• Communicate HR policies and procedures clearly to employees and managers and provide guidance on their application.
• Support the standardisation of HR policies and practices across different teams or markets, where applicable.
• Maintain proper HR documentation, records, and policy version controls.

What You'll Need

• Readiness to work in a fast-paced, high intensity start-up environment
• A strong sense of initiative with the willingness to go-the-extra-mile for both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, particularly when working with salary and HR data.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at different levels.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive HR matters professionally.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with HR and business stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Practical and solutions-oriented approach to HR matters.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role
• Practical experience in salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, salary reviews, or annual increment exercises.
• Experience supporting performance management and appraisal cycles.
• Good understanding of HR policies, employment practices, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience working in a regional or multi-country environment would be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, particularly for HR data analysis and compensation comparisons.
• Experience with HRIS, recruitment platforms, and compensation benchmarking tools would be advantageous.