{"id":18787,"date":"2026-09-03T10:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T02:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=18787"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T02:39:55","slug":"senior-apac-hrbp-retail-fb","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/zh\/jobs\/senior-apac-hrbp-retail-fb\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior APAC HRBP (Retail F&amp;B)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Client<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our client is a premier, high-growth&nbsp;<strong>Retail F&amp;B group<\/strong>&nbsp;with an established brand presence across Asia and an aggressive regional expansion agenda. Backed by strong commercial performance and a loyal consumer base, they are scaling rapidly across Southeast Asia while deepening operational sophistication. Known for product excellence and a strong employer brand, they are now seeking a senior HR leader to partner with regional C-suite executives in building the people infrastructure required to sustain and accelerate growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a&nbsp;<strong>senior strategic leadership role<\/strong>&nbsp;for an experienced HRBP who operates at the intersection of business strategy and talent transformation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Leadership Team, driving workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and cultural evolution across multiple Southeast Asian markets. This is not a traditional HR operations role\u2014you will shape business decisions, lead enterprise-wide change management, and architect the talent frameworks required to support hyper-growth in a competitive Retail F&amp;B landscape. The role reports directly to senior leadership and carries significant influence over regional business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic HR Leadership:<\/strong>\u00a0Partner with Regional Managing Directors and functional heads to co-create and execute people strategies that directly enable business objectives, including market expansion, store network growth, operational efficiency, and brand differentiation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizational Design &amp; Development:<\/strong>\u00a0Lead organizational structuring and capability-building initiatives to support scalable store operations. Advise on team architecture, role evolution, and succession planning for senior leadership positions across the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talent Strategy &amp; Executive Coaching:<\/strong>\u00a0Oversee end-to-end talent management with a focus on leadership pipelines. Provide executive coaching to business leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and people management capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change Management &amp; Transformation:<\/strong>\u00a0Drive large-scale change initiatives, including cultural transformation, operational process improvements, and integration of new people systems across the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee Relations &amp; Governance:<\/strong>\u00a0Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex employee relations matters, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate values across diverse jurisdictions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workforce Analytics &amp; Business Intelligence:<\/strong>\u00a0Leverage advanced HR data and predictive analytics to inform strategic workforce planning, turnover reduction (particularly for frontline retail staff), and ROI measurement of HR investments. Present data-backed recommendations to the board and senior management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy Strategy &amp; Localization:<\/strong>\u00a0Architect and implement regional HR policies that balance global standards with local regulatory and cultural nuances, ensuring consistency without compromising agility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Functional Integration:<\/strong>\u00a0Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (Compensation &amp; Benefits, Talent Development, HR Operations) to design and deliver integrated, high-impact HR solutions that drive business performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>10\u201315 years<\/strong>\u00a0of progressive HR experience, with\u00a0<strong>at least 8 years in an HRBP capacity<\/strong>\u00a0at a senior\/lead level supporting regional or multi-country operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Mandate (Non-Negotiable):<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Candidates MUST come from the Retail F&amp;B sector<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., QSR, caf\u00e9 chains, or retail bakery\/confectionery brands) with direct experience supporting\u00a0<strong>high-volume frontline store operations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Expertise:<\/strong>\u00a0Deep, hands-on experience across\u00a0<strong>Southeast Asia<\/strong>\u00a0(minimum 3\u20134 countries), with strong command of local labor laws, employment practices, and cultural dynamics in markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Mindset:<\/strong>\u00a0Proven ability to operate at a strategic level while maintaining credibility to dive into operational details when required. Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders and driving business outcomes through people initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership Presence:<\/strong>\u00a0Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable presenting to executive committees and board-level audiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change Agility:<\/strong>\u00a0Track record of leading organizational change, transformation projects, or M&amp;A integration in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Proficiency:<\/strong>\u00a0Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms, workforce analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data-driven decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Attributes:<\/strong>\u00a0Highly resilient, culturally intelligent, and commercially savvy. Able to thrive in ambiguity and manage competing priorities with poise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at&nbsp;<strong>jamie.tan@peoplelake.asia<\/strong>&nbsp;or WhatsApp her at&nbsp;<strong>+6012 238 9953<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Client Our client is a premier, high-growth&nbsp;Retail F&amp;B group&nbsp;with an established brand presence across Asia and an aggressive regional expansion agenda. Backed by strong commercial performance and a loyal consumer base, they are scaling rapidly across Southeast Asia while deepening operational sophistication. 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