Urgent!!! Regional HR Manager (Tech Industry)

Highlights: Permanent job opportunity 5 days work week, normal office working hour (1 day work from home) Great remuneration & benefits Great career progression Location: Central Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy & Business Partnership Serve as the primary HR advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on all people matters. Develop and execute a regional HR strategy aligned to business priorities; build trusted relationships with business leaders across all countries. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex ER, disciplinary, and compliance matters. Lead workforce planning, organisational design, and headcount governance across all entities. Lead the performance appraisal, salary review, and bonus cycles; make compensation, promotion, and bonus recommendations to the CEO. Regional HR Operations, Compliance & Governance Oversee end-to-end HR operations including talent acquisition and payroll across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance. Maintain accountability for employment law compliance and statutory obligations across all jurisdictions Own the regional HR governance framework — policies, SOPs, and escalation protocols, drive standardisation, and continuous improvement of HR processes across the region. Champion the learning and development, employee engagement, and wellbeing agenda. HRIS &Data Governance Drive the organisation's HRIS roadmap, including system optimisation and where applicable, migration. Own HR data integrity and reporting, providing the CEO and leadership team with reliable headcount, attrition, and workforce analytics. Serve as the company's Data Protection Officer ensuring compliance with applicable data protection legislation across all operating jurisdictions, including PDPA (Singapore). Team Leadership & Operating Rhythm Lead, develop, and performance-manage the regional HR team across Singapore and country locations; establish clear accountabilities and a culture of ownership and execution discipline. Chair the HR team review; set direction, priorities, and operating rhythm for the HR function. Requirements: Minimum 10 – 12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-country leadership role in South-East Asia or Taiwan. Demonstrated experience leading HR in a fast-paced, scaling SME — gaming, tech, media, or entertainment background is advantageous. Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance across Singapore and at least one other SEA country or Taiwan. Demonstrated hands-on experience managing or overseeing payroll governance across multiple countries, including statutory compliance and payroll controls. Singapore payroll experience is a must, experience in at least one of the following jurisdictions is strongly preferred: Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan or Vietnam. Proven track record of leading HR teams with a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Hands-on by disposition — equally comfortable in strategic discussions and operational execution. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise and challenge senior leaders constructively. High ownership mindset with strong judgement, discretion, and decision-making capability. Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging HR technologies to improve team productivity, automate routine workflows, and enhance HR reporting and decision-making. Prior experience with AI-assisted HR tools is an advantage; genuine curiosity to adopt new technologies is essential. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants, please click on “Apply Now” or email to dicksern@trustrecruit.com.sg with provided your latest resume in MS WORD format with below information. Last drawn salary Expected salary Notice period Reason for leaving We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Important Note: Trust Recruit Pte Ltd is committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Please read our privacy statement on our corporate website www.trustrecruit.com.sg. Trust Recruit Pte Ltd EA License No: 19C9950 EA Personnel: Lim Dick Sern (Dick Sern) EA Personnel Reg No: R22106832