HR Specialist, APME

About the Role
The HR Specialist is a key member of the regional APAC & ME People & Culture Shared Services team, responsible for managing the employee life cycle HR administration within the region/country.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the region/country’s employee life cycle operational deliverables within P&C Shared Services scope including but not limited to Payroll, Employee Data management, Onboarding, Leave and Benefits administration.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with local legislations and internal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure employee data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness in HR systems.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the HR knowledge base, assisting employees in quickly finding answers to their questions via self-service.
• Maintain and upkeep employee files.
• Interface between local HR and Global Business Service (GBS) in delivering quality and timely HR services according to SLAs defined.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement across HR processes in partnership with local HRBPs, COEs, GBS, and other stakeholders.
• Participate or lead in country-specific, regional, or global projects, providing country-specific knowledge/process as valuable input for the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support the OneERP program team in implementing and stabilizing HR-related processes and system enhancements.
• Participate in business requirement gathering sessions and provide operational input to ensure system solutions align with business needs.
• Act as a liaison between HR Operations, Payroll, Global Mobility, and project stakeholders throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Assist in process mapping, documentation, and validation of current and future state HR processes.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for HR and payroll-related system changes.
• Document testing outcomes, identify defects, and work with project teams to resolve issues prior to production deployment.
• Ensure business sign-off is obtained following successful testing completion.
• Support data cleansing exercises and reconciliation activities during system deployment and transition phases.
• Monitor data integrity and escalate discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Provide hypercare support following implementation to ensure smooth operational transition.
• Track, investigate, and coordinate resolution of system-related issues raised by business users.
• Work closely with functional and technical teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

You Are Meant for This Job If:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields.
• You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience handling the full spectrum of HR admin activities, preferably in a regional Outsourcing/Shared Service environment.
• You possess a strong understanding of HR Operations, Payroll, and Employee Lifecycle processes.
• You have experience and knowledge in data management, local payroll processes, and statutory regulations.
• You can think globally and act locally.
• You demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, high sense of ownership, and ability to work independently while managing multiple, competing priorities.
• You have good organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts, principles, and SOX compliance is an advantage.
• You possess excellent communication skills in English.
• You are able to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and work in a project-oriented environment.
• Experience in SAP HR/SuccessFactors system is a plus.

Skills

• Report Generation
• Resource Allocation
• Task Prioritization
• Business Communication
• Team Building