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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR leadership, organizational design, and talent management within complex, multinational environments. Proficient in leveraging workforce analytics to drive organizational effectiveness and cultural alignment across diverse APMEA markets.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic HR LeadershipOrganizational DesignTalent ManagementWorkforce AnalyticsChange Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Shape and execute people and organizational strategies for Enabling Functions across APMEA
- Serve as strategic HR partner to five Vice Presidents leading key Enabling Functions
- Partner with senior APMEA and global functional leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities and 4i values
- Collaborate with country, regional and global HR partners to drive the Enabling Functions agenda
- Advise senior leaders on organization effectiveness, leadership, talent, workforce strategy and culture
- Translate enterprise and global strategies into APMEA workforce and talent priorities
- Anticipate workforce requirements and develop HR strategies that strengthen organizational capability
- Lead organization design and effectiveness initiatives supporting transformation, productivity and growth
- Guide transformations, restructures and integrations across multiple countries, cultures and regulatory environments
- Use workforce analytics to identify risks, capability gaps and opportunities and translate data into leadership actions
- Build leadership and talent pipelines across Enabling Functions in APMEA
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development
- Champion internal mobility and cross-functional talent movement
- Integrate people considerations into major transformation initiatives and business planning
- Develop change strategies that build leadership alignment and organizational adoption
- Partner with leaders to navigate ambiguity while maintaining organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
- Strengthen inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with 4i values
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver integrated solutions
- Coordinate global functional HR, regional and country organizations across matrix relationships
- Liaise between Enabling Functions leadership and the broader HR partner network
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced Degree plus 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of progressive HR leadership experience in large, complex and globally matrixed organizations
- Preferred fields of study: Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology or related discipline
- Significant experience partnering with senior executives and influencing business strategy in multinational environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across multiple countries and cultures within Asia Pacific, Middle East and/or Africa
- Strong experience across organization design, workforce strategy, talent management, succession planning and change management
- Experience supporting multiple corporate or enabling functions (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing) highly desirable
- Experience leading transformation or organizational change in complex, multi-country environments
- Proven track record collaborating with country, regional and global HR partners in complex matrix organizations
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand business models, financial drivers and operating strategies
- Advanced analytical capability to translate workforce data into strategic insights and actions
- Proven ability to influence across global stakeholder networks without direct authority
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills across diverse cultures and organizational levels
- Enterprise mindset prioritizing enterprise outcomes over silos
- Strategic influence and credibility with senior leaders, constructively challenging assumptions
- Organizational effectiveness expertise to design practical interventions across structure, capability and talent
- Cultural agility across diverse APMEA markets, cultures and regulatory environments
- Ability to create clarity and navigate transformation through ambiguity
- Strong partnership capability with country, regional and global HR teams
- Expertise in contemporary HR practices and employment law across APMEA jurisdictions
- High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Strong commitment to building inclusive culture and developing diverse talent
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Standard Monday–Friday work schedule
- International travel opportunities of up to 25–30% across APMEA markets
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Hard Skills
Workforce StrategySuccession PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessTransformation LeadershipCultural AgilityContemporary HR PracticesEmployment LawAnalytical CapabilityBusiness AcumenInfluencing Business Strategy
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationHigh Emotional IntelligencePartnership CapabilityNavigating AmbiguityBuilding Inclusive Culture
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APMEAMatrix OrganizationsEnabling FunctionsHuman ResourcesOrganizational PsychologyMultinational EnvironmentsLeadership DevelopmentEmployee EngagementInternal MobilityDiverse Talent