Sr. People Business Partner

About the Role

As a Sr. People Business Partner, you will lead the full spectrum of people initiatives across the APAC region. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders while also driving exceptional employee experiences through high-quality HR operations, employee relations, and people programs.

In this role, you will partner closely with the global People leaders, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to execute people strategies that support a scaling, high-performance organization. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure our employees in APAC are supported, engaged, and set up for success.

Strategic Partnerships & Organizational Support

• Serve as the primary People partner for APAC business leaders, providing strategic counsel on team effectiveness, talent management, and change leadership.

• Lead regional execution of global people programs, ensuring alignment while tailoring approaches to local markets and cultural nuances.

• Diagnose talent and organizational needs, development solutions that improve organizational health, productivity, and engagement.

Employee Relations & People Support

• Act as the point of contact for employee relations matters in APAC, providing guidance on policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.

• Lead investigations on workplace concerns and ensure consistent, transparent, and timely resolutions.

• Coach and advise managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and complex leave scenarios.

• Foster high trust, credibility, and a positive employee experience through proactive communication and support.

HR Operations & Process Excellence

• Oversee the regional execution of HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, compliance, payroll coordination, and data accuracy.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes, documentation, policies, and internal communication.

• Ensure HRIS data integrity, compliance with regional employment laws, and adherence to internal standards.

• Partner with Finance on payroll inputs, compensation processes, and headcount reporting.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Partner with leaders to drive performance management, career development, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.

• Facilitate leadership coaching and provide guidance on team dynamics and manager effectiveness.

• Support compensation cycles, promotions, and calibration processes, ensuring fairness and data-driven decisions.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast hiring needs and ensure a seamless and inclusive recruiting and onboarding experience.

• Act as a regional liaison between global and local People functions to ensure clarity, alignment, and adoption of People programs.

Culture & Engagement Initiatives

• Champion our mission, values, and culture by driving values-based solutions.

• Support or lead regional culture-building activities, events, and initiatives to foster connection and belonging.

• Analyze employee feedback and engagement data, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

• Bring external HR insights and market trends to continually elevate the People strategy in APAC.

What You Have

• 8+ years of experience, including a blend of HR Business Partnering and HR Operations / Employee Relations in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.

• Experience supporting APAC markets with an understanding of regional employment laws, cultural differences, and operational nuances.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence leaders, build trust, and drive strategic initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and time zones.

• Experience managing HR systems, data analytics, and process automation.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution,

• A growth mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and a passion for building high-performing teams and inclusive cultures.