Regional Director of Human Resources – APAC

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Thailand, Bangkok
Job Description

Join our dynamic corporate team and become part
of Aman Group. With offices strategically located around the world (Zug, London,
Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Miami and New York), our corporate colleagues are
at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence for our ultra-luxury
brand.

Role

The
Regional Director of Human Resources - APAC, based at Aman’s corporate office
in Bangkok, is responsible for overseeing HR operations across 20+ hotel
properties within the Asia Pacific region.

Working
in close collaboration with HR leaders, the General Managers at individual
properties and the corporate HR team, the Regional Director will drive a culture
of excellence and engagement. Reporting to the CHRO, the position ensures
compliance with local regulations, while providing hands-on support
and strategic guidance to property HR teams. Though not directly responsible
for any single property, the Regional Director ensures consistency in
the execution of HR best practices across
the region.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate
    with property HR leaders to manage HR operations, prepare budgets and provide
    guidance on policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Partner
    with General Managers and Managing Directors to deliver strategic HR support,
    aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and driving organizational
    performance.
  • Provide guidance on employee relations, grievances
    and sensitive matters while ensuring confidentiality
    and professionalism.
  • Support hotel pre-openings by leading HR planning,
    including labour budgeting, recruitment, organizational set-up, onboarding
    and HR operational readiness.
  • Oversee compliance with local employment
    laws across all APAC jurisdictions.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition
    and property HR leaders to recruit senior-level (ExCom and above) positions
    across the region.
  • Implement talent management programs including
    succession planning, career development and performance management
    in collaboration with the Global Head of Talent.
  • Drive employee
    engagement through surveys, feedback initiatives and action planning to foster
    a positive workplace culture.
  • Support training and service excellence
    initiatives in partnership with the Director of L&D
    and Quality.
  • Lead and oversee regional HR projects in collaboration
    with corporate HR to support growth
    and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s
    or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related
    field.
  • 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years
    in a senior leadership role within luxury hospitality.
  • Proven experience
    in a regional role overseeing multiple properties in Asia Pacific region
    with strong cultural awareness and adaptability.
  • In-depth knowledge
    of HR principles, practices and local employment regulations in multiple APAC
    countries.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
    to build trust and collaboration at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability
    to drive strategic HR initiatives while balancing operational
    excellence.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems, HR software, and Microsoft
    Office Suite, previous experience with Workday preferred.
  • Ability
    to exercise sound judgment and problem solving.
  • Discretion
    and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
  • High degree
    of resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, complex
    environments.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the region
    to support properties and new
    openings.

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe
that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer competitive
benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company
that is expanding rapidly.

We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included
and at home.

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and
are passionate about shaping exceptional people experiences while leading HR
strategy across a dynamic region, we invite you to apply and join us on our
journey.

Aman Resorts is a global hotel chain founded by Adrian Zecha in 1988. It's known for being small, private, and blending with local culture, and its name means 'a place of peace.' The brand creates a luxury vacation experience through low-density layouts and personalized services, usually keeping each property under 50 rooms.