Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE
The Regional Talent & Organisation Development Manager plays a strategic role in partnering with APAC business leaders and local HR teams to drive impactful organizational development initiatives. This role is responsible for designing and delivering innovative talent, learning, and development programs that elevate the employee experience, foster a diverse and future-ready workforce, and enable high performance, growth, and transformation across the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Talent & OD Partnership

• Collaborate with APAC business stakeholders and country HR leads to assess and address talent and organizational development needs
• Lead strategic OD interventions that support business transformation, workforce agility, and cultural alignment.
• Promote career pathways across markets by reinforcing available frameworks and tools, and facilitate talent conversations that support career growth, internal mobility, and capability development.
• Strengthen leadership and talent development to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimize organizational effectiveness and work efficiency by leveraging digital tools, AI, and data-driven insights, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Learning & Capability Building

• Design and implement innovative learning solutions that build future-ready capabilities across the region.
• Partner with global and local teams to adapt learning strategies for regional relevance and impact.
• Curate and deploy learning interventions aligned with core, leadership, and functional competencies.
• Manage flagship leadership programs and continuously refine learning experiences based on feedback and evolving business needs.
• Manage external vendors and learning partners to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.

Employee Engagement

• Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, including Townhalls, Values Awards, and Onboarding Experience.
• Analyse and report on Employee Engagement Survey results, using insights to drive continuous improvement in employee experience and organizational culture.
• Partner with regional talent acquisition team to co-create a compelling employee value proposition (EVP) that supports attraction and retention.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, recognition, and psychological safety across diverse markets.

Change Management & Transformation Support

• Support change management for key business initiatives such as organizational redesigns, leadership transitions, and cultural transformation.
• Provide tools, frameworks, and facilitation to enable smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead or contribute to transformation projects that require cross-functional collaboration and agile execution

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development, ideally in a regional capacity or with a consulting background.
• Proven success in designing and delivering impactful talent and OD programs.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across diverse cultures and markets.
• Experience in change management, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and project management capabilities.
• Agile, relationship-oriented professional with a track record of implementing talent methodologies that drive business performance.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach to navigating complexity and building relationships across multiple platforms.
• Solid understanding of team dynamics and the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization.

Shiseido Asia Pacific and Shiseido Singapore have been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification(TM) by Great Place to Work, recognizing their commitment to workplace culture and employee experience.