Assistant HR Manager

Watts is seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant HR Manager to join the APMEA regional HR team. This role will act as a strategic partner to the Commercial teams, providing full-scope HR support across China and Southeast Asia. In addition, the role will be responsible for driving talent acquisition excellence, employer branding and talent development initiatives across the region.

Responsibilities

• DESCRIPTION HR Business Partner Serve as a trusted HRBP to the China and SEA Commercial teams, d eeply understanding business needs and providing tailored HR solutions.
• Partner with business leaders on organizational design, talent review, team engagement and succession planning to enhance team effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations matters, including onboarding, transfers, and exit interviews, fostering a positive work environment.
• Manage monthly payroll processing and disbursement for the SEA region Administer local statutory and supplemental benefits programs for the SEA region, conducting market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness Employer Branding & Campus Hire Develop and execute China employer branding strategies to enhance the company's visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
• Lead the annual campus recruitment program, including target university selection, info sessions, interviews, and offer management.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key universities to establish a pipeline of management trainees and interns.
• Regional Talent Development Coordinate with global, regional and local HR team to well implement targeted talent development programs.
• Monitor the progress of high-potential employees and evaluate the effectiveness of development initiatives to ensure a strong return on talent investment.
• Assist in driving talent review process, partnering with business leaders to identify high-potentials, assess succession readiness, and build a robust talent pipeline.

Requirements

• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 8+ years of HR experience in HRBP or Talent Acquisition field, with a good understanding of core HR functions and processes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and cultures High level of self-discipline, strong sense of ownership, and can-do attitude Proven ability to work in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple priorities Fluent in English both written and spoken to handle cross-border communications HR project management experience is preferred EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.