Role Purpose
The Manager – HR Projects (PMO), Strategy and People Analytics, serves as an extended execution arm to the Head of HR Asia MEA. This role combines HR project management, people analytics, communications, governance and executive support responsibilities to ensure the successful execution of regional HR priorities and transformation initiatives.
As the central coordination point for Asia MEA HR, the incumbent will work closely with Global HR, HR Business Partners, HR Center of Excellence , and business stakeholders to drive execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
- Act as extended execution arm of the Head of HR Asia MEA, driving execution of strategic HR priorities.
- Coordinate HR meetings, governance forums, and regional HR initiatives.
- Prepare Town Hall presentations, talking points, and leadership communications.
- Manage action tracking, follow-ups, and stakeholder coordination across the region.
HR Project Management (PMO)
- Lead, coordinate and execute regional HR projects and transformation initiatives such as Employee Engagement Surveys and Workshops, Culture Recognition Programs and change management initiatives
- Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures, and executive dashboards.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive accountability for key deliverables.
HR Analytics& Reporting
- Develop and maintain regional HR dashboards and score cards, in partnership with HR Center of Excellence.
- Produce monthly people analytics reports and workforce insights for leadership.
- Analyze trends in headcount, turnover, hiring, engagement, talent, and organizational effectiveness.
- Translate data into actionable recommendations for decision-making.
Talent &Succession Management
- Coordinate regional talent review and succession planning processes.
- Prepare talent insights, succession dashboards, and leadership reports.
- Support calibration sessions and follow-up development actions.
Executive Communications
- Lead development of Asia MEA HR and Regional/Global Town Hall presentations and communication materials.
- Develop executive-level communications aligned to business and people priorities, in partnership with the business and Global HR.
- Strong analytical and data story telling
Regional HR Coordination
- Serve as a key point of contact between Asia MEA HR and Global HR.
- Consolidate regional inputs for global initiatives, reporting requirements and HR programs
- Ensure effective communication and alignment between global and regional stakeholders
- Agenda master for both online and physical Regional HR Leaders meeting, responsible for developing the agenda and driving the meetings with the AMEA Regional HR Leaders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, IT, AI or any other related discipline.
- 3-5+ years of experience in HR Consulting, Workforce Analytics, Business Operations, HR Strategy or Project Management
- Strong with tools, application and systems
- Advanced Excel, Power Point and other co-working tools and applications
Key Skills & Competencies
Strategic& Business Acumen
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Strong commercial and organizational awareness
Project& Program Management
- Project planning and execution
- Stakeholder management and influencing
- Change management and process improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Structured with attention to details
HR Analytics & Data Storytelling
- Advanced analytical and reporting skills
- Experience with workforce metrics, dashboards, and HR reporting
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Tableu experience is an advantage
Tools& Systems
- Savvy with tools, systems and applications
- Advance Excel and Power Point skills
- Advance user of various AI tools
- Strong Tableu user
Communication& Facilitation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong executive presentation and storytelling capabilities
- High level of professionalism and discretion
- Strong meeting facilitation skills
Personal Attributes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented
- Collaborative and able to work effectively across cultures and geographies
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing confidential information
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Head of HR Asia MEA and gain exposure to regional HR strategy, transformation, talent management, workforce analytics, and senior leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda across a diverse and dynamic region while partnering with senior leaders across Asia MEA and Global HR.