HR, Associate Director

Overview of the RoleThe HR Associate Director will play a strategic leadership role in partnering with regional and country leadership teams to shape, drive, and execute the company’s people strategy. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with strong stakeholder management skills, deep functional expertise, and demonstrated experience in driving organizational effectiveness.You will act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, overseeing HR operations, rewards strategy, and transformational initiatives to support client’s growth and evolving business needs.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic HR PartnershipServe as a strategic advisor to regional and country leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent optimization.Translate business strategies into actionable HR programs that drive performance, engagement, and growth.Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transition and adoption across functions and regions.2. Stakeholder Engagement & AdvisoryBuild strong, credible relationships with senior business stakeholders across multiple markets.Advise leaders on people-related matters including performance, capability development, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health.Influence decisions with data-driven insights and balanced HR judgement.3. System & Process ImprovementsLead HR process enhancement initiatives to streamline operations, improve compliance, and strengthen employee experience.Drive automation, system upgrades, and digitization efforts to support scalable HR operations.Ensure adherence to regional regulatory requirements while maintaining global alignment.4. Rewards, Benefits & Compensation ManagementOversee compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring competitive, equitable, and aligned frameworks.Partner with leadership to manage annual compensation cycles, benchmarking, and job evaluation processes.Provide insights on reward trends, policies, and market practices to support attraction and retention.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline; HR certifications are an advantage.Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with proven exposure to both strategic HR and hands-on operations.Strong background in compensation & benefits, HR system/process optimization, and strategic business partnering.Experience working in regional roles or industrial/engineering sectors will be beneficial.Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while managing multiple priorities.