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