General Purpose of Position:

• Lead the development of the Global HR strategy for implementation in the Asian region.
• Ensure the provision of a professional HR service to the business across the region, supporting the business in the delivery of its objectives.
• Develop a robust HR framework to support for scalable expansion and integration of Puma entities in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and develop quality HR functions in new and existing countries in Asian region, building, leading and developing a competent HR function across the region.
• As part of regional leadership team, translate business needs to commercially driven HR action plans, and oversee delivery within the framework of Puma global HR initiatives. This includes roll-out of initiatives in performance management, talent development and compensation consistency.
• Support the leadership team in developing and promoting a performance-driven culture across the organisation and ensuring Puma has the right people in the right place at the right time.
• Provide technical leadership on employee/labour relations in support of local HR management local businesses in region and drives people initiatives and programs through the organization and mobilized the management team to excel in the successful execution of people strategy.
• Work with local HR in the region to ensure  processes are compliantly implemented, including:

  -   Consistency of employee data (consistent)

  -  Recruitment (rigour in competencies assessed, hiring contract used)

  -  Compensation (all increases to follow process)

  -  Payroll Process, with internal controls

  -  On-boarding process

  -  Leavers process

  -  Global LOB/F Org chart maintenance

• Ensure HR information across the region is managed effectively via Workday and that required HR processes are effectively implemented via the system.
• Promote harmonious and business effective relations with the Trade Unions, other IR partners and employees generally.
• Consolidate regional HR data and performance metrics for measuring effectiveness of HR initiatives and function in driving organizational performance and containing costs across region.

Experience:

• 10-15 years experience in HR
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related area;
• Knowledge of Human Resources related programs, processes, tools, policies and guidelines and their application to complex organizational issues;
• Knowledge of organizational concepts, including: team management, organizational design, resource utilization and workforce planning;
• Proven experience in dealing with HR matters related to acquisitions and its derived components for the HR function (e.g. experience in due diligence, restructuring, among others). This includes experience in HR start-ups
• Knowledge and experience of HR and business practices in the Asian region
• Fluent English
• Proficient in using MS Office

Skills & Competencies:

• High energy, pragmatic  and a 'can do' attitude, creating a positive culture in the company;
• Leadership skills to drive strategic people initiatives and programs through the organization and mobilize management teams
• Leadership and teamwork to work with partners in the region
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Open, honest and direct communicator;
• Customer focus, both internal and external, promoting Puma Energy as a preferred employer in the market.
• Ability to deliver results, meeting people goals and achieving employee satisfaction;
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management dealing with sensitive employee relation's issues, while recognizing the sensitivities of cultural differences;
• Competence in dealing with trade unions
• The candidate should be prepared to travel frequently across the Asian region