Human Resources Business Partner, SEA

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world's largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge's vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world's digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.
• Responsibility: We do what's right for our people and the planet.

What we need

We're seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our growth across Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore HQ and reporting to the CHRO, you will partner with business leaders across Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and other SEA markets to deliver day-to-day HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations, enabling growth plans through credible advice, robust processes, and a seamless employee experience.

You will be the first line of defence for data integrity in SuccessFactors and payroll systems, drive process improvements across Asia, and support organisational change and engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Employee Relations (SEA)

• Serve as the primary HRBP for Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and additional SEA markets as we scale.
• Independently manage ER matters: investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management, grievance handling, and manager coaching—ensuring timely, fair, and compliant outcomes.
• Provide practical, riskaware advisory to leaders; escalate appropriately to CHRO/Legal when needed.

Talent Attraction, Selection & Onboarding

• Work alongside TA and hiring managers to attract, select and onboard highcalibre talent.
• Partner with project teams, General Affairs, HR Operations and Corporate Communications to ensure day1 readiness, smooth logistics, and consistent onboarding communications.

Process Excellence, Systems & Data Integrity

• Collaborate with HRBPs across Asia, HR Operations and Digital HR to identify and execute process improvements that lift efficiency and the employee/manager experience.
• Act as first line of defence for data cleanliness and accuracy in SuccessFactors and payroll systems; conduct periodic audits and remediate issues fast.
• Support reporting and insights that help leaders make informed decisions.

Organisation, Change & Compliance

• Support org design and change initiatives (team moves, restructures, role clarity, communications) in partnership with the CHRO
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal HR policies across SEA countries; maintain uptodate country playbooks and SOPs.

Engagement, Culture & CSR

• Partner with Talent & Engagement to deploy employee engagement activities, pulse checks, and recognition programs across SEA.
• Coordinate CSR initiatives aligned to company values (RISER), with thoughtful local adaptations.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Work closely with Country HRBPs (India, Japan, Korea) to share practices, align standards. We aim for Globally consistent wherever possible but ensuring local compliance
• Maintain strong governance on case logs, approvals, documentation and timely followthrough on actions.
• Actively champion and implement the organization's policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements:

• HR Business Partner experience across SEA markets (Singapore, Thailand, Philippines as a minimum).
• Background from real estate, data centres, construction or engineering related industries (or comparable environment with field operations) would be advantageous.
• Credible knowledge of country labour laws, ER processes and HR best practices.
• Expertise in managing ER cases: investigations, documentation, and fair process.
• Hands on experience with SAP SuccessFactors (employee data, workflows, reporting); comfortable with payroll processes and related administration.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills to balance urgent cases and long-term initiatives.
• Clear, concise communication skills; able to simplify complexity for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills; empathetic and solution oriented.
• Thai language ability is advantageous; other SEA languages a plus.
• Embodies RISER values (Respect, Innovation, Strive, Excellence, Responsibility).

Play a key role in shaping our HR strategy across Southeast Asia. Apply now and join us in building the foundation for Asia's digital future!