People Business Partner, Workforce Strategy

Job Title: People Business Partner (Workforce Strategy & Human Capital Transformation)

Location: APAC (Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled People Business Partner to drive workforce strategy and human capital transformation across our organization, based in Malaysia, Hong Kong, or Singapore. This individual will have a dual focus: leading the Talent Acquisition (TA) function and acting as a key People Partner to the CFO. With strong data-driven insights and business partner expertise, this role is ideal for a professional with a management consulting background (MBB, tier 2, or Big 4 firms) who has led large-scale human capital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workforce Strategy & Transformation: Partner with leadership to design and implement workforce strategies that align with the company’s long-term business goals, focusing on talent management, organizational structure, and transformation initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition Leadership: Lead the Talent Acquisition (TA) function, driving strategies to attract top-tier talent across multiple regions. Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with the company's growth needs.
• People Partner for CFO: Act as a strategic People Business Partner to the CFO, providing guidance on organizational design, talent management, and HR initiatives that support the financial and operational goals of the business.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use HR analytics and data insights to inform decision-making, track key HR metrics, and support workforce planning and talent strategy initiatives. Present data-driven recommendations to the leadership team.
• End-to-End Transformation Projects: Lead and manage large-scale, end-to-end human capital transformation projects, including organizational restructuring, cultural change, and leadership development, ensuring smooth execution and long-term success.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across multiple functions, providing strategic HR guidance on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management plans to support organizational transformations, ensuring seamless transitions and employee buy-in.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across the organization. Work to improve employee engagement and retention through targeted initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience in management consulting (MBB, tier 2, or Big 4 firms) with a proven ability to deliver large-scale transformation projects.
• Understanding of HR analytics and the ability to leverage data insights to drive HR and business outcomes.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition, including recruitment strategy, sourcing, and onboarding of high-caliber talent in a global context.
• Business partnering experience, particularly with senior leadership, including acting as a People Advisor to C-suite executives (e.g., CFO).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments with complex, matrixed organizations.