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

15-17 Years

Not Disclosed

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