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HR Director, APAC Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Suzhou (CN)

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The Company

Our client is a leading multinational corporation within the manufacturing sector. It commands a significant presence both globally and across the Asia-Pacific region. The company's APAC headquarters is located in China. Its global operations demonstrate strong resilience, and the business is forecasted to grow steadily in the years ahead.

The Role

This is a strategic HR Director position responsible for supporting the supply chain and manufacturing setups across China and Asia. The role involves leading a team of HR Business Partners throughout the region. A key focus will be driving the people agenda to enable and accelerate the organization's transformational growth. The role operates with the full support of Shared Services and Centers of Excellence, ensuring comprehensive HR delivery.

The Individual

We are seeking an experienced HR leader with a solid background in the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in a regional leadership role within a complex matrix organization. Strong business acumen and the ability to partner strategically with operational leaders are essential. This individual should be a strategic and innovative thinker, capable of designing and implementing people strategies that support transformational business growth.

Potential Upsides

This position represents a great opportunity to join a major global employer in the manufacturing sector. It offers significant exposure to the senior leadership population and provides a solid platform to create meaningful impact at a strategic level.

Potential Challenges

The challenge of this role lies in navigating a highly matrixed global organization, which will require exceptional stakeholder management skills to align priorities, influence decisions, and drive initiatives across different functions and regions.
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At a Glance

Job Function
Generalist HR
Industry
Industrial & Manufacturing
Role
Permanent
Location
China Mainland
International Coverage
Regional
Global HQ
Confidential
Global Revenue
US$10-100 Billion
Solid Report to
HRVP, APAC
Date
1 April 2026
Job Reference
10605/KC