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Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Vice President, Human Resources – Asia Pacific (APAC) is responsible for leading the execution and success of Codan's people, organisation, and culture agenda across the APAC region. This role holds accountability for a diverse and highly technical workforce spanning multiple countries across Asia Pacific, supporting Codan's continued growth in complex B2B and B2C markets and advanced technology environments. As a senior regional leadership role within a globally driven HR transformation, the VP HR APAC will implement Group-led people strategies, frameworks, and operating models across the region, while also supporting individual business units in successfully delivering their business plans. The role requires a leader who can effectively translate global strategy into regional execution, manage large-scale change, and drive consistent adoption, capability uplift, and measurable business outcomes. Success in this position will depend on the ability to navigate varied regulatory, cultural, and market environments across APAC, while building strong relationships and managing multiple stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a strategic business partner to regional leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives across APAC
Lead the implementation and adoption of Codan's global HR transformation across the region
Embed the future HR operating model, clarifying roles across HR, leaders, People Operations, and Centres of Excellence
Shift regional HR capability from transactional delivery to strategic workforce and organisational partnering
Implement Group-led frameworks including workforce planning, organisational design, leadership capability, performance management, and talent development
Drive consistency in compensation, job architecture, and benefits aligned to global standards while considering regional nuances
Enable effective use of HR technology and data to support decision-making, self-service, and accountability
Lead change management initiatives to uplift leadership capability and embed new ways of working
Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirements across APAC jurisdictions
Build and lead a high-performing regional HR team aligned to Codan's enterprise strategy and values
Strengthen leadership accountability for people outcomes across the region
Requirements:
You are a seasoned senior HR leader with a strong track record in complex, multinational environments
deep expertise in HR transformation, change leadership, and strategic business partnering
adept at operating within a globally aligned model while effectively driving regional execution
demonstrated success in scaling organisations through growth and transformation, ideally within technology, defence, communications, or similarly complex and regulated industries
your approach balances strategic thinking with operational execution
you are known for your ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful organisational outcomes
possess strong knowledge of employment frameworks across APAC jurisdictions
confident navigating varied cultural and regulatory environments
collaborative and pragmatic leader who builds credibility quickly, uplifts leadership capability, and embeds accountability for people outcomes across the business
leadership style defined by high accountability, a people-first mindset, and a focus on delivering measurable business impact through effective organisational and workforce strategies
What we offer:
Supportive and collaborative culture
multidisciplinary team
spacious modern facility
free secure onsite parking
easy access via public transport
onsite subsidised café
recreational facilities including gym, basketball and tennis court
game tables
flexibility to meet the demands of family life
child-friendly parenting room
variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group