HR Project Lead, Southeast Asia

About this Position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 47.000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

The Regional HR Project Manager will lead and execute strategic HR initiatives across Southeast Asia. This role focuses on HR transformation, process improvement, change management, and cross-functional projects that enhance employee experience and business efficiency. The HR Project Manager will work closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth implementation of key HR programs.

What you´ll do

HR Project Management & Execution

• Lead and manage regional HR projects, including digital transformation, HR system implementations, and process enhancements.
• Develop project plans, define timelines, and track progress.
• Collaborate with HR teams and business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new HR initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to communicate project goals, milestones, and impact.
• Provide training and support to HR teams and employees on new processes and systems.

HR Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze HR metrics to assess project impact and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Prepare dashboards and reports to present project progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements in HR processes

Policy & Compliance Alignment

• Ensure HR projects comply with local labor laws and global company policies.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks in HR initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with IT, Finance, and HR Operations teams on integrated HR projects.
• Support regional HR leaders in rolling out global HR strategies locally.