Head of HR, SEA

A regional retail beauty/lifestyle brand scaling across Southeast Asia with 600+ employees across SEA is growing is omnichannel together . 100+ store locations plus growing omnichannel (e-commerce, marketplace, click-and-collect). Rapidly expanding with new store openings and business channels. Founded in Europe, now building local capability and scale in APAC.THE ROLEBuild the HR function for a 600+ person retail organization scaling across SEA markets. You'll develop workforce strategy, ensure operational consistency, build talent capability, and guide leadership on organizational effectiveness.You'll Own:Regional HR strategy & workforce planning (ensuring growth is sustainable)Talent management & succession planning (build bench strength, reduce turnover)Organizational design & structure (ensure scaling doesn't create bureaucracy)Performance & compensation (fair, consistent, market-competitive across markets)Employee relations & compliance (navigate multi-country employment law)Leadership development (build manager capability across stores and functions)HR team leadership (oversee regional and market-based HR managers)Shared services operations (payroll, benefits, HR operations across markets)YOU BRING12+ years in HR leadership (at least 5 years at Head/Director level)Multi-country experience (managed 4-5 HR across markets )Retail or customer-facing background (understand high-turnover, store-based operations)Strategic HR expertise (organizational design, talent management, succession, change)People leadership (managed HR teams, developed HR managers, built capability)Local market knowledge (understand employment law, cultural nuance, regulatory differences across SEAO)Retail/omnichannel understanding (stores, e-commerce, marketplace, inventory operations)SUCCESS METRICSEmployee turnover reduced from [current %] to [target %] within 18 monthsSuccession pipeline built (2-3 internal candidates for critical roles)Consistent HR frameworks implemented across all marketsManager effectiveness improved (360 feedback, engagement scores)Compliance audit pass across all markets (no material findings)WHY APPLYYou'll build the HR operating model for a rapidly scaling regional retail business. Business team is committed to people-first culture. Significant growth runway (new markets, new channels). You'll shape talent strategy for a company expanding from 600 to 1000+ people in 18-24 months. Real organizational design challenge with local market complexity.Sounds like you? Apply now!