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SMBC Group

Executive Director - APAC Head of HR Technology, Data & Digital Transformation

15-17 Years
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

HR Technology & Digital Enablement

  • Define and execute the APAC HR Technology strategy aligned with business and global HR priorities.
  • Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of HR platforms, including SAP SuccessFactors and digital HR solutions.
  • Drive automation, AI adoption, and process simplification to improve efficiency and user experience.
  • Partner with HR, Technology, and external vendors to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions.
  • Provide APAC leadership for major transformation programmes.

People Analytics & Data Governance

  • Develop and lead the APAC People Analytics strategy.
  • Deliver workforce insights, dashboards, predictive analytics, and executive reporting to support business decision-making.
  • Establish strong HR data governance, quality standards, and reporting frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements across the region.
  • Leverage data and AI to drive workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.

HR Transformation

  • Lead regional HR transformation initiatives that improve productivity, employee experience, and service delivery.
  • Support the evolution of HR operating models, shared services, and global capability centre initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across HR.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead and develop the regional HR Technology and Analytics teams.
  • Build strong partnerships with senior business leaders, HR leadership, Technology, Data, and external partners.
  • Represent APAC in global HR Technology, Data, and Transformation forums and driving APAC alignment.
  • Influence and align stakeholders across multiple countries, businesses, and functions.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Technology, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience across HR Technology, People Analytics, HR Operations, Shared Services, or Transformation.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale HR transformation and technology programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of HR systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Experience leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to improve business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success operating across multiple APAC markets and complex matrix organizations.

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic, data-driven leader with a proven track record of driving HR transformation, technology adoption, driving large-scale change, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across a matrix organization.
  • Highly influential stakeholder manager with strong analytical, communication, and decision-making capabilities, able to build trusted partnerships, navigate competing priorities, and balance global standards with regional business and regulatory requirements.

What Success Looks Like

  • Successful delivery of the APAC HR technology and transformation roadmap.
  • Strong adoption of digital and AI-enabled HR solutions.
  • Enhanced quality and impact of workforce analytics and reporting.
  • Improved operational efficiency through automation and process simplification.
  • Robust HR data governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Greater use of workforce insights in business and talent decisions.
  • Strong alignment between APAC and global HR priorities.

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Job ID: 151369189