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Clarins Group is a trusted French family-owned company, a leader in skincare and make-up, operating in more than 150 countries.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Human Resources, Asia Pacific.

About the Job

As an Assistant Manager - Human Resources, Asia Pacific, you will play a pivotal role in driving regional HR initiatives, providing strategic HR business partnering to the retail team and ensuring operational excellence across core HR functions. This role combines hands-on execution with advisory responsibilities, contributing to talent strategy, policy alignment, and regional consistency to support business growth and employee engagement

Mission 1 – Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner the local domestic retail team as their HRBP in all people topics by acquiring good understanding of the business/ function needs and objectives and deliver appropriate HR policies and strategy appropriately.
• Partner with Business Leaders to identify, plan and implement talent management and development and retention strategies to achieve key business goals.
• Leverage data and insights (e.g., engagement survey results, attrition trends) to recommend solutions that improve talent retention and organisational health.
• Consult with line management, providing HR advice and guidance when appropriate, including staffing, talent development, performance management, employee relations, etc.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead initiatives to harmonise HR practices across markets while respecting local nuances and legal requirements.
• Lead and continuously improve the onboarding process for the frontliners to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for new hires, including induction, orientation and post-onboarding touchpoints.
• Collaborate with Regional HR teams to enhance Clarins’ employer brand through onboarding excellence, internal ambassador programs and consistent employee experience.

Mission 2 - HR Operations & Compliance

• Lead in the accurate and timely execution of payroll, benefits administration and HR documentation in partnership with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of HRM practices and relevant legislation; coach employees and managers; recommend improvement initiatives; conduct training as required;
• Review, implement and improve HR policies, SOPs, and systems for operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure all HR practices are compliant with local labour laws and aligned with global policies and audit requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact at our HR helpdesk, ASK HR designed to handle employees' queries more efficiently.
• Generate and analyse regular HR reports (e.g., headcount, attrition, cost analysis, hiring metrics) to support business decisions and reportings to global HQ.

Mission 3 - Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

• Serve as a Lead in the annual compensation cycle including budgeting, performance calibration, salary review, bonus allocation and promotion process for frontliners.
• Partner with Associate Director – HR, external consultants and brokers to review and administer employee benefits, insurance renewals, and market benchmarking.
• Lead in the end-to-end benefits processes to ensure smooth delivery and compliance to local regulations. 
• Analyse compensation and benefits data, identify competitiveness gaps, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Lead in benefits benchmarking surveys, analyze survey results and recommend relevant benefits changes to maintain market competitiveness
• Handle adhoc projects assigned from time to time, including but not limited to statutory and other industry surveys

Mission 4 - Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary HR lead for all union-related matters, fostering a constructive and collaborative relationship with union representatives.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end collective agreement (CA) negotiation process, ensuring alignment with business needs, market practices, and legal obligations.
• Represent the company in union discussions, grievance handling, and dispute resolution with the aim of maintaining industrial harmony.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, industrial relations regulations, and the terms of the CA, while providing guidance to managers on union-related protocols and employee matters.
• Monitor evolving trends in industrial relations and proactively recommend strategies to mitigate risks and support a positive labour-management environment.

Mission 5 - Project Management & Regional Support

• Lead and support cross-market HR projects such as policy harmonisation, system implementation, and process transformation.
• Act as a regional liaison to cascade global HR initiatives and ensure alignment with local market needs.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior HR team members, supporting their development and capacity building.

Mission 6 - Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, foster a positive workplace culture, and promote Clarins' values.
• Partner with line managers and country leads to drive internal communications, well-being programs, and cultural integration efforts.
• Lead and support key HR campaigns such as DEI, wellness, and learning engagement initiatives in collaboration with regional teams.

Other responsibilities may be added to the above, which are consistent with the title of Assistant Manager, Human Resources, Asia Pacific.

About you: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage and collaborate across different levels of the organisation.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
• Agile, adaptable, and resilient in navigating ambiguity and change.
• High degree of autonomy, integrity and a proactive mindset with a strong service orientation toward business partners.

Essential qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of HR generalist experience, with demonstrated capability in HR business partnering, talent engagement, employee relations, and operational HR support.  Experience in the luxury retail, beauty, or FMCG industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and frontline management with a strong grasp of business acumen and organisational dynamics to deliver strategic HR solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and HR regulatory compliance with the ability to interpret and apply legal frameworks to HR practices and policy implementation.
• Hands-on experience managing full-spectrum payroll operations, including vendor management, statutory compliance, and payroll controls. Familiarity with HR systems and process improvement will be advantageous.
• Prior experience managing HR matters for a frontline or retail team is essential including performance management, employee engagement, rostering concerns and operational support.

About the benefits:

• 71 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
• Unique products and innovative services
• A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être
• A caring and inclusive corporate culture
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive compensation and benefits
• A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of ‘Caring for people, caring for the planet’ we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best

work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).