Associate Director, People Operations
Core
Leading People Operations delivery across the APAC region, ensuring consistent, compliant, and employee-focused HR operations while driving operational excellence and employee experience.
Role type
Senior regional People Operations leader (Associate Director)
Builds
Regional People Operations team and scalable HR service delivery across multiple countries
Domain
Life sciences / Clinical research / Human Resources
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Regional People Operations leadership, Employee Relations, Employment law & compliance, Organizational change management, Team development, Stakeholder management, Process improvement, Data-driven decision making, Risk management
Preferred skills
Professional HR qualification (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI), Experience in complex matrixed global organizations
Technologies
Self-service platforms, Digital HR solutions
Responsibilities
Lead regional People Operations team and establish priorities; Oversee employee relations investigations and disciplinary matters; Ensure compliance with local employment legislation; Manage employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, offboarding); Drive operational excellence and process automation; Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders; Monitor workforce trends and produce operational reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
