The Company Our client is a global, purpose-led financial services organisation operating across the Asia Pacific region, with a strong reputation for professionalism, collaboration and investing in its people. The business has a growing APAC footprint and a mature HR function that plays a genuine strategic and operational role across the region. You'll be joining a friendly, outgoing HR team that values trust, flexibility and getting things done well - without losing the human touch. The Role Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a hands-on leadership role with broad regional exposure and real impact. You'll lead HR Operations across Asia Pacific while managing a small, capable team. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a regional HR Operations team (2 direct reports) Overseeing payroll, HR administration, compliance and service delivery across APAC Acting as the escalation point for complex HR operational matters Driving process improvement and embedding the HRIS which went live 6 months ago Partnering closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Global COEs and vendors Supporting regional and global HR projects and initiatives Ensuring compliant, efficient and people-focused HR operations delivery About You You're an experienced HR Operations professional who enjoys leading others and improving how things work. You will bring: 4-5 years' experience in HR Operations / Shared Services Prior people leadership experience (even 1 direct report for 12 months is sufficient) Exposure to HR operations outside of Australia (APAC experience highly regarded) Strong working knowledge of HR compliance and payroll coordination Confidence working across cultures, time zones and a matrixed environment A friendly, approachable style - culture fit really matters here What's on Offer Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home Excellent team culture: supportive, collaborative and genuinely welcoming Additional leave: eligibility for a 5th week of annual leave after 12 months (conditions apply) Leadership opportunity: manage a team and influence regional HR operations Broad remit & projects: exposure across APAC with meaningful involvement in HR initiatives Flexible working hours (generally 8:30-5:00, with flexibility around start/finish times) Reference Number: 06800-0013379756 This is a hybrid position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
