Senior Regional HR Advisor, APAC

Export Development Canada

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to lead EDC’s people practice in Singapore and across the APAC region. As the sole HR presence in the region, you will serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders—providing sound, confidential guidance on employee relations and complex people matters—while delivering strategic insights and practical, innovative solutions that help shape EDC’s future workforce and promote inclusion, growth, and excellence. Reporting into Head Office, this role operates with a high degree of independence while remaining aligned with EDC’s People and Culture Strategy and HR Centres of Expertise.

Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive HR advisory experience, including talent acquisition and employee relations expertise
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment, balancing autonomy with alignment to corporate priorities and practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and build trust with employees at all levels
• Courage to challenge the status quo and inspire new ideas
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Singapore Employment market, labor laws and employee relations practices.
• Willing to work early morning and evening hours as required to connect with stakeholders and team members in North American time zones.
• Eligibility EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
• Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements.

Nice To Haves

• IHRP-SP Certification or equivalent senior professional HR accreditation preferred
• Experience operating as the sole regional HR professional in a global corporate environment, ideally within financial services is an asset
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and other related languages are an asset

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees on people matters, delivering day-to-day HR support and strategic solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Provide advice and coaching to leaders to build high-performing teams, including guidance on complex performance and employee relations issues including conflict resolution support.
• Strengthen EDC’s employer brand in the Singapore market and lead full-cycle recruitment for Singapore roles and broader APAC regional hiring, ensuring a positive end-to-end candidate and new-hire onboarding experience.
• Lead talent initiatives and drive performance management processes to build future capabilities while supporting employee development and accountability.
• Champion diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and respect.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, recommend actionable solutions, and drive continuous improvement in HR processes and client service delivery.
• Serve as EDC’s subject‑matter expert in Singapore employment legislation and HR best practices, proactively identifying risk, advising leaders on application of internal policies and legislative requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees