HR Manager (Overseas Portfolio)

HR Manager (Overseas Portfolio)

Reports To: GM, Human Resources

Job Summary:

The HR Manager Overseas Portfolio is responsible for managing and supporting local proximity HR operations across international locations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Planning:
   • Develop and implement HR strategies tailored to the needs of overseas operations.
   • Collaborate with leadership to align global HR practices with corporate objectives.
   • Identify workforce trends and address skill gaps in international locations.
2. Talent Acquisition & Management:
   • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to meet current and future workforce needs.
   • Align hiring practices with organizational goals, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and market trends.
   • Monitor workforce planning in collaboration with department heads to address talent needs proactively.
   • Strengthen the organization's employer brand to attract high-quality talent.
3. Compliance & Legal Frameworks:
   • Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax regulations, and employment policies in each operating region.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international HR regulations and mitigate risks.
   • Develop and monitor contracts, visas, and work permits for expatriates and international employees.
4. Employee Engagement & Diversity:
   • Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration across culturally diverse teams.
   • Ensure employee engagement programs, conflict resolution and mediation services are tailored to local preferences.
5. Performance Management & Training:
   • Roll out performance management systems suitable for international locations.
   • Identify and address training needs to enhance employee skillsets.
6. Compensation & Benefits Administration:
   • Manage competitive compensation and benefits packages tailored to local markets.
   • Collaborate with external consultants to benchmark salaries and incentives.
   • Ensure equity in pay structures in the local regions.
7. Expatriate & Mobility Management:
   • Manage international assignments, including relocation, housing, and cultural assimilation.
   • Provide ongoing support for expatriates and their families.
8. HR Data & Reporting:
   • Maintain and analyze HR metrics to assess workforce trends in international locations.
   • Prepare periodic reports for leadership, highlighting key HR insights and risks.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (Master's preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of HR experience, with at least 2-3 years managing international or cross-border portfolios.
• Familiarity with global HR systems and practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Must be able to travel extensively and stay in the designated local operation for at least 2 months per trip.
• Strong understanding of international labour laws and compliance.
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different time zones.
• Proficiency in HRIS and talent management software.
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving abilities.

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