Regional People Manager (APMEA Commercial)

Permanent

Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living together.

For more than one hundred years now, we’ve been working at the forefront of shaping lives for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care, and well-being. But as consumer needs and wants to continue to evolve, we have even more work to do.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build a future home!

All about the role:

The Regional People Manager – Commercial (APMEA) is a senior leadership role within the People Function, responsible for leading and delivering the People agenda across the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India, and Africa region (APMEA), with a specific focus on supporting the Commercial function. The remit spans key markets including China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, India, the UAE & Morocco, and Australia.

This role serves as both a regional anchor and operational leader for the commercial cluster, translating global and regional People strategies into actionable, country-specific plans. The position requires a commercially oriented HR professional with deep experience in supporting go-to-market functions such as Sales, Marketing, and Business Development—ideally gained in matrixed, multinational environments.

The incumbent will lead a distributed team of approximately 10 direct reports, comprising People Country Managers and dual-role People Partners, and will form a critical member of the Region EA People Relations Leadership Team.

What you’ll do:

Regional Business Partnering & Execution of People Strategy

• Act as the lead People Relations partner to the Commercial organization across APMEA, ensuring that the People agenda directly enables and accelerates business growth.
• Translate Commercial priorities into cohesive regional and country-level People Plans that are contextually appropriate, practical, and forward-looking.
• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and in-market Commercial leaders, ensuring alignment between functional ambitions and People strategies.
• Build strong relationships with People Business Partners (PBPs) and COE stakeholders to ensure integrated People delivery.

2. Leadership & Management of Country People Teams

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of ~10 direct reports, including People Country Managers and People Partners with dual responsibilities in Emerging Markets.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to People teams operating in both mature and emerging markets, tailoring interventions based on local maturity and business needs.
• Promote a high-performance culture underpinned by accountability, development, and a shared sense of purpose.

3. Operational People Leadership

• Ensure excellence in core People operations across all markets in scope—payroll, compliance, policy deployment, and employee relations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to People Managers on operational execution and the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with diverse legal and regulatory environments.

4. Transformation, Change & Integration Leadership

• Serve as a key enabler of transformation initiatives, particularly those linked to commercial capability building, structural evolution, and operating model changes.
• Foster a culture of adaptability and entrepreneurialism while building People capabilities to support organizational resilience.
• Lead cross-regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration, harmonization, and integration across the People function.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Proactively engage with key stakeholders within the Commercial leadership team, as well as across Centers of Expertise (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent Management, D&I) to ensure smooth deployment of strategic initiatives.
• Champion and co-own enterprise-wide HR initiatives to embed a consistent employee experience and culture across APMEA.

6. People Analytics & Insight-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage data and insights to inform strategic decisions around workforce planning, attrition, succession, and employee engagement.

Build data fluency within the team and ensure insights are translated into meaningful, action-oriented plans.

Who you are:

• Fluency in English required; additional Asian languages are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior regional or multi-country leadership role within Commercial-facing organizations (e.g., FMCG, Consumer Goods, Tech, Retail, Pharma).
• Deep understanding of Commercial environments, including Sales, Marketing, and Category/Business Development.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR teams across complex, culturally diverse geographies, with experience in both developed and emerging markets.
• Strong working knowledge of labor legislation and employment practices across Asia and/or the Middle East.
• Experience working within a COE-driven specialist functions and collaborating across functional domains.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Execution: Ability to convert business strategy (People Plans) into operational country plans (with local teams) with measurable outcomes.
• Commercial Acumen: Understands the drivers of commercial success and how People priorities can directly support growth, market share, and customer proximity.
• Inclusive Leadership: Leads with cultural awareness, empathy, and a coaching mindset, fostering psychological safety and team resilience.
• Stakeholder Influence: Builds credibility and trust with senior business leaders; navigates complexity with clarity and confidence.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates a high degree of competence in managing HR operations, policies, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Change Leadership: Experience in delivering transformation and managing ambiguity with agility and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Data Fluency: Able to read and act on People data, drawing clear narratives that support decisions and influence action.

Core Competencies:

• International. You enjoy to work in a truly global environment and you like to deliver in cross-functional teams;

• Strategic. You have demonstrated strategic thinking, have strong analytical skills and ability to see the big picture;

• Business acumen. You have a proven track record of displaying strong business understanding and you are able to evaluate risks/opportunities making skilled business decisions;

• Team player. You have exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners;

• Good listener and communicator. You have great communication skills and you have the ability to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization;

• Self-starter. You are keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. You are self-driven, problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering great results;

• Agile. You like working in a fast moving environment, being open to new opportunities and evolving priorities and flexible in the way you deliver against strict deadlines and dealing with ambiguity. You manage every shifting priorities;

• Energy. You are passionate about what you do and able to transmit that energy to your team. Challenges are there to be overcome!

Where you'll be:

• You will be based in Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Benefits Highlights:

• Flexibility of work hours with hybrid work arrangement
• Discounts on Electrolux products and services.
• Medical & Hospitalization coverage.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find out more:

• https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

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