Regional HR Officer
Job Summary
The Regional HR Officer will support location managers and country HR teams in executing strategies, recruitment, and employee relations. This role covers a broad range of HR functions including compensation, benefits, training coordination, and HR administration. The position ensures compliance with policies and standards while maintaining accurate workforce data and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Execute HR strategies and regional initiatives
- Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle
- Support compensation, benefits, and performance appraisals
- Oversee HR administration and workforce reporting
- Ensure CSR and RBA compliance
Required Skills
- 3+ years of HR generalist experience
- Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- Data-driven reporting capabilities
- Excellent organizational and time management
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Business Support
- Assist Location Managers and Country HR teams in executing HR strategies and initiatives
- Ensure HR practices are aligned with corporate policies and local employment regulations
- Support manpower planning activities, workforce reviews, and HR reporting requirements
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Coordinate the full recruitment cycle, including job advertisements, candidate screening, interview arrangements, and background verification
- Support regional employer branding and talent attraction initiatives
Employee Engagement & Relations
- Assist in employee engagement surveys, focus group sessions, and engagement activities
- Support organisational development and change management initiatives
- Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related enquiries and provide basic employee support and guidance
Compensation, Benefits & Learning Development
- Support annual performance appraisal exercises, salary reviews, promotion processes, and job grading activities
- Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary market surveys
- Coordinate training programs, learning initiatives, and employee development activities
HR Administration & Reporting
- Prepare regular HR reports and dashboards, including headcount, attrition, and workforce analytics
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
CSR & Compliance
- Support the implementation of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards and requirements
- Assist in CSR audit preparation, coordination, and follow-up activities
- Monitor workplace health, safety, and compliance-related matters
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline; Diploma holders with strong relevant HR experience may also be considered
- Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a generalist or multi-functional HR role within multinational or fast-paced environments
- Exposure to end-to-end HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation & benefits, and training is preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of HR principles and practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels
- Well-organised with good time management and multitasking abilities
- Proficient in HR systems (HRIS, ATS) and Microsoft Office applications, with a data-driven approach to reporting and analysis
- Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity