Employment Compliance Manager
About the role:
We are seeking an Employment Compliance Manager - APAC to join our dynamic Employment Counsel & Compliance team. As Employment Compliance Manager - APAC, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment compliance across APAC, providing strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of employment compliance matters. This role will partner closely with our Legal, People, Global Operations, and Product teams, as well as business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, develop and implement employment compliance programs, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented person with experience across a wide range of employment compliance matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to Senior Employment Counsel Manager - LATAM.
This role will be based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines or Thailand with a strong emphasis on APAC employment law compliance. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable with continuous change due to our constantly changing external and internal environment, working at the pace of the business, and delivering on multiple simultaneous priorities. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across different departments and time zones.
This position is fully remote, requiring exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and proficiency with virtual collaboration tools for effective independent work.
What you will do:
Track, research, review, monitor, and ensure that G-P adheres to new and changing employment laws, regulations, and requirements across the APAC
Partner with relevant stakeholders to develop compliance strategies.
Advise and collaborate with relevant teams on employment compliance matters across the Americas and provide hands-on support and implementation of employment law requirements, including employment law changes; HR policies; employment related committees and works councils; and health and safety requirements.
Collaborate with HR and Operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.
Review existing employment compliance practices across the Americas region, proactively identify employment compliance-related gaps, and develop and operationalize mitigation efforts with cross-functional teams.
Consult on various types of employee communication and employment documentation with an operational lens. Update documentation and seek stakeholder approval as needed.
Assist Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms.
Conduct internal audits periodically and support external audits. Consult and manage (when appropriate) remediation plans. Support preparation and filing of required employment compliance related reports with relevant authorities, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
Develop and deliver compliance-related communications and training.
Assorted other risk and compliance tasks and projects, to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.
What we are looking for/Qualifications:
Education: Undergraduate degree required, a postgraduate degree preferred
Global Professional Accreditation – FCIPD, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, preferred
7-10 years of human resources, employment compliance, legal and/or risk management experience. Experience working at a multinational company across various jurisdictions is a plus.
Experience operationalizing employment legislation, employment compliance requirements, and human resources/employment policies across the Americas region.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound decision-making ability, with the ability to provide practical advice and creative solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.
Experience testing, monitoring, and auditing human resources’ processes and collaboratively developing remediation plans.
Ability to pragmatically weigh risks and benefits of complex situations, navigate ambiguity, and ability to shift direction as company priorities change.
Please submit your CV and any application materials in English.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.
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Employment Compliance Manager
About the role:
We are seeking an Employment Compliance Manager - APAC to join our dynamic Employment Counsel & Compliance team. As Employment Compliance Manager - APAC, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment compliance across APAC, providing strategic advice and guidance on all aspects of employment compliance matters. This role will partner closely with our Legal, People, Global Operations, and Product teams, as well as business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, develop and implement employment compliance programs, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented person with experience across a wide range of employment compliance matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to Senior Employment Counsel Manager - LATAM.
This role will be based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines or Thailand with a strong emphasis on APAC employment law compliance. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable with continuous change due to our constantly changing external and internal environment, working at the pace of the business, and delivering on multiple simultaneous priorities. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across different departments and time zones.
This position is fully remote, requiring exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and proficiency with virtual collaboration tools for effective independent work.
What you will do:
Track, research, review, monitor, and ensure that G-P adheres to new and changing employment laws, regulations, and requirements across the APAC
Partner with relevant stakeholders to develop compliance strategies.
Advise and collaborate with relevant teams on employment compliance matters across the Americas and provide hands-on support and implementation of employment law requirements, including employment law changes; HR policies; employment related committees and works councils; and health and safety requirements.
Collaborate with HR and Operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.
Review existing employment compliance practices across the Americas region, proactively identify employment compliance-related gaps, and develop and operationalize mitigation efforts with cross-functional teams.
Consult on various types of employee communication and employment documentation with an operational lens. Update documentation and seek stakeholder approval as needed.
Assist Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms.
Conduct internal audits periodically and support external audits. Consult and manage (when appropriate) remediation plans. Support preparation and filing of required employment compliance related reports with relevant authorities, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
Develop and deliver compliance-related communications and training.
Assorted other risk and compliance tasks and projects, to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.
What we are looking for/Qualifications:
Education: Undergraduate degree required, a postgraduate degree preferred
Global Professional Accreditation – FCIPD, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, preferred
7-10 years of human resources, employment compliance, legal and/or risk management experience. Experience working at a multinational company across various jurisdictions is a plus.
Experience operationalizing employment legislation, employment compliance requirements, and human resources/employment policies across the Americas region.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound decision-making ability, with the ability to provide practical advice and creative solutions, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.
Experience testing, monitoring, and auditing human resources’ processes and collaboratively developing remediation plans.
Ability to pragmatically weigh risks and benefits of complex situations, navigate ambiguity, and ability to shift direction as company priorities change.
Please submit your CV and any application materials in English.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.