[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Precision Medicine Group logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/f1277044-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/precision-medicine-group.md)[Precision Medicine Group](https://jobicy.com/company/precision-medicine-group.md) # Associate Director, People Operations AI Summary This senior HR leadership role leads People Operations delivery for the APAC region within a global life-sciences organization. The Associate Director manages regional HR operations, employee relations, compliance, lifecycle processes, service performance, and operational risk across multiple countries. The position partners closely with HR Business Partners, specialist HR teams, Legal, People Services, and business leaders to implement scalable global standards locally. It also leads a regional team, drives process improvement and digital transformation, and supports organizational changes and acquisition-related due diligence. Success requires substantial multi-country HR operations leadership, sound employment-law judgment, and strong stakeholder-management skills.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/precision-medicine-group.md)ShareRemote from[Singapore](https://jobicy.com/job-region/singapore.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[HR & Recruiting](https://jobicy.com/categories/hr.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished5 Nov 2026Apply before5 Dec 2026Listing views127Application actions11Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO. At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an Associate Director, People Operations for APAC region. Reporting to the Vice President, People Operations, this person is responsible for leading People Operations delivery across an assigned region, ensuring consistent, compliant and employee-focused HR operations. The role provides leadership for regional People Operations team members and acts as the primary point of accountability for operational HR delivery, employee relations execution, employment compliance, employee lifecycle activities and service excellence within the region. Working as part of the Global People Operations function, this role partners closely with HR Business Partners,Centres of Excellence, People Services and business leaders to deliver practical and scalable People solutions while ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements. The role drives operational excellence, manages risk, improves employee experience and supports implementation of global People initiatives within the region. Responsibilities : Regional People Operations Leadership * Lead the regional People Operations team and establish clear priorities, objectives and accountabilities. * Ensure consistent execution of People Operations services across countries within the region. * Build capability, engagement and succession strength within the regional team. * Drive a culture of customer service, continuous improvement and accountability. Employee Relations * Oversee delivery of employee relations matters across the region. * Provide guidance and support on investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance issues and workplace concerns. * Ensure matters are managed consistently, appropriately documented and escalated where required. * Partner with Legal and specialist HR functions on complex or high-risk cases. Employment Compliance & Governance * Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, policies and regulatory requirements. * Support works councils, employee representative bodies and consultation obligations where applicable. * Monitor regional compliance risks and implement mitigation plans. * Ensure appropriate governance and audit readiness across People Operations activities. Employee Lifecycle Delivery * Oversee onboarding, employment changes, probation management and offboarding processes. * Ensure accurate and timely execution of employment documentation and employee records management. * Support organisational changes, restructures and workforce transitions. Service Delivery & Employee Experience * Drive operational excellence across Tier 1 and Tier 2 People Operations activities. * Partner with People Services to ensure issues are resolved effectively and at the appropriate level. * Monitor service performance, employee feedback and operational metrics. * Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve employee experience. Process Improvement & Transformation * Implement global People Operations initiatives, standards and process changes. * Support automation, self-service and digital solutions to improve efficiency. * Drive standardisation across countries while balancing local requirements. * Contribute to the ongoing development of the global People Operations operating model. Business & HR Partnership * Act as a trusted operational partner to HR Business Partners and business leaders. * Provide pragmatic guidance on operational HR matters and risk. * Support delivery of business priorities through effective People Operations execution. * Ensure alignment between global standards and regional implementation. Data, Reporting & Risk Management * Monitor workforce and operational trends across the region. * Produce reports and insights relating to employee relations activity, service demand, compliance and operational performance. * Identify emerging risks and recommend corrective actions. * Support operational due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions. Requirements: * Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD, SHRM, HRCI or equivalent) desirable. * Advanced multi-country or regional People Operations leadership experience required. * Significant HR Operations, HR Generalist or Employee Relations experience across multiple countries. * Experience leading HR or People Operations teams. * Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements. * Experience supporting organisational change and operational transformation. * Experience working within complex, matrixed and global organisations. * Leadership and team development capability. * Employee relations expertise and strong operational judgement. * Operational excellence and process improvement capability. * Strong stakeholder and risk management skills. * Data-driven decision making and customer service orientation. * Strong change management capability. We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role has broad regional accountability across complex, multi-country employment regulations, sensitive employee relations cases, and a global matrix organization. It requires independent leadership, risk-based judgment, and the ability to balance standardized processes with local legal requirements. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$145,000US market range (per year)$120k–$175k0$192.50k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. Estimated annual base-pay range is USD 120,000–175,000, with an estimated median of USD 145,000 for a senior regional People Operations leader; cadence is inferred as yearly based on the full-time associate-director level role. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [People Operations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=People%20Operations.md)[HR Operations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HR%20Operations.md)[Employee Relations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Employee%20Relations.md)[Employment Law Compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Employment%20Law%20Compliance.md)[Regional HR Leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Regional%20HR%20Leadership.md)[HR Team Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HR%20Team%20Management.md)[Employee Lifecycle Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Employee%20Lifecycle%20Management.md)[Change Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Change%20Management.md)[Process Improvement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Process%20Improvement.md)[HR Risk Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HR%20Risk%20Management.md)[Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Stakeholder%20Management.md)[Workforce Analytics](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Workforce%20Analytics.md)[HR Transformation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HR%20Transformation.md)[Employee Experience](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Employee%20Experience.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you ensure consistent People Operations delivery across APAC while complying with local employment laws?I would establish global service standards and clear operating procedures, then validate local variations with in-country HR and Legal partners. I would maintain a compliance calendar, risk register, documented escalation paths, and regular quality reviews to ensure consistency without overlooking country-specific requirements. Describe how you would handle a complex employee-relations issue involving significant legal or reputational risk. I would first ensure prompt fact-finding, confidentiality, and appropriate documentation. I would assess the case against company policy and local law, involve Legal and specialist HR stakeholders early, provide clear guidance to decision-makers, and monitor the outcome for procedural fairness and recurring risk themes. What metrics would you use to evaluate a regional People Operations function? I would track service-level performance, case volume and resolution time, onboarding and offboarding timeliness, employee feedback, data accuracy, compliance exceptions, audit findings, and recurring employee-relations themes. These metrics would be reviewed alongside qualitative feedback from HRBPs and business leaders. How have you approached HR process transformation or automation? I start by mapping the current process, identifying pain points, controls, and country-specific variations. I then prioritize improvements based on employee impact, risk reduction, and scalability, pilot the solution with key stakeholders, measure adoption and service outcomes, and refine the process before wider rollout. How would you develop a high-performing regional People Operations team? I would set clear accountabilities and service expectations, assess capabilities, and create targeted development plans for each team member. Regular coaching, peer learning, succession planning, transparent performance conversations, and recognition for continuous improvement would help build an accountable and engaged team. Next step ## Apply now. 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