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HR Director, Asia Pacific - Industrial & Engineering Group

Singapore Permanent SG$14,000 - SG$18,000 per month (SG$168,000 - SG$216,000 per year) View Job Description
This is a senior regional HR leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for shaping and delivering the people and culture strategy across Asia Pacific. The position plays a critical role in supporting business growth, leadership effectiveness, and organisational transformation in a matrixed, international organisation.
  • Lead the APAC people agenda in a complex, multi-country environment
  • Partner regional and global leaders on growth, transformation and culture

About Our Client

Our client is a globally established, premium industrial group with a strong engineering heritage and a long-term ownership mindset. Headquartered in Europe, they operate multiple manufacturing facilities across Asia, and serves customers in over 30 countries.

Positioned at the high-value end of its market, the business is recognised for its technical excellence, sustainability focus, and commitment to innovation. Asia Pacific is a strategic growth region, with regional headquarters based in Singapore and significant investment in local manufacturing, talent, and leadership capability.

Job Description

  • Own and execute the APAC people and culture strategy aligned to global direction
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the APAC President and regional leadership team
  • Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies
  • Drive leadership development, talent management, and performance frameworks
  • Ensure effective governance across compensation, rewards, and HR operations
  • Lead change initiatives across diverse, multi-cultural markets
  • Build and develop high-performing regional HR teams

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including regional leadership exposure
  • Proven track record in complex, matrixed, multi-country organisations
  • Strong experience partnering senior executives on transformation and growth
  • Deep capability across talent, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness
  • Commercially astute with the ability to balance governance and agility
  • Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or B2B environments

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to operate at the highest regional leadership level, with significant influence over business outcomes and culture. The successful candidate will gain exposure to global HR leadership, long-term career progression, and the chance to shape people strategy in a values-driven organisation. A competitive executive remuneration package, leadership development opportunities, and strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and sustainability are provided.

Contact
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996665
Phone number
+65 6416 9817

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Head of HR
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9817
Job Reference
JN-042026-6996665

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.