Regional People & Organization Business Partner (Asia-Pacific)

PHOENIX CONTACT (SEA) PTE LTD

You will be responsible for acting as the strategic interface between Global P&O and all countries within Asia Pacific region. In this role, you ensure coherent translation and implementation of global P&O frameworks, consolidate regional input, and safeguard governance and consistency across countries. You partner closely with regional business leaders and country P&O teams to provide clarity, alignment, and structured coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as a strategic People & Organization partner to Regional General Management, linking business strategy with scalable P&O priorities across countries
  • Translate global P&O frameworks into region-wide approaches and ensure coherent, value-adding application

  • Steer and align country P&O Business Partners, fostering clarity, collaboration, and consistent regional execution

  • Balance global standards with regional and local realities, acting as an escalation point for region-wide P&O topics

  • Safeguard governance, compliance, and comparability of P&O practices while monitoring risks and structural needs across the region

  • Consolidate regional perspectives and represent them towards Global P&O and relevant corporate interfaces REQUIREMENT:
  • University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Organizational Development, or a comparable field
  • 5 to 6 years of experience in People & Organization business partnering, ideally in a regional or multi-country context

  • Strong understanding of P&O frameworks, governance, and policy application within matrix organizations

  • Proven experience in managing change, rollouts, and transformation initiatives across countries

  • Strong stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills across business and P&O communities

  • High systems-thinking capability paired with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to complexity